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Thames & Kosmos | Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award
This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorized machines. Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor.
Best For
- •Tech enthusiasts who love staying current with new gadgets.
Avoid If
- •They prefer simple, analog solutions or find setup tasks stressful.
- •They prefer understated gifts or feel guilty receiving expensive items.
Why this is a good gift
- Holiday-ready
- For gadget lovers
- Perfect for a "just because" moment
- A splurge-worthy pick
- Birthday-ready
- Kid-friendly pick
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