With most jobs now a days needing some sort of technical training it makes sense to introduce children to concepts at an early age. TinkerBots Educational Robotic building Set ($160+) does just that. It makes it possible for young kids and adults to create a number of robotic toys just by clicking pieces together like Legos. The kit features a power brain block, kinetic modules, and passive pieces. You can even add your own lego blocks to make your creations even more complex.
The power brain block provides the power and contains an Arduino-compatible microcontroller. Snap that with the other pieces to create your toy and you’re ready to go. Your toy can be controlled by either recording movements and playing them back or by your android or iOS device. There are multiple kits available including wheeler, animal, and grabber kits. You can check out all the purchase options on their Indiegogo campaign.
The soon to be released LEGO Star Wars Slave Ship ($199) is made from a whopping 2000 lego pieces. Sure to be a challenge for young and old alike. The completed model measures 7″H x 17″L x 14″W in landing mode and comes with 4 minifigures with weapons including: Boba Fett, Bespin Guard, Stormtropper, and Han […]