Folks have been using the popular Arduino DIY computing platform to build robots and all sorts of other simple computing devices for a while. Arduino boards are inexpensive and relatively easy to use ...

Which robotic building kit is best? Robotics is a booming business. Learning how to design and build robots engages your child in all four areas of STEM education at once. Hands-on learning is the ...

As technology gets smarter, so do toys. Nothing illustrates this better than the newly-released Robo Wunderkind — a modular kit comprised of tech-filled cubes that teach kids STEM skills while they ...

A career in robotics is one of the most coveted things for those interested in engineering and automation. Presently, there is an explosion in the number of companies seeking innovative robotics ...

If jigsaw puzzles and crafting projects are starting to feel a little stale to your household, we've got a new rainy day project for the kids (and the grown-ups, too): robotics. Don't let the name ...

Toy robot manufacturer Sphero has announced a new addition to their range of educational robot kits, unveiling the Sphero Mini Activity Kit. The new bundle includes a mini robot together with 15 ...

Want to build your own miniature space fleet that is solar-powered? Ciro’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) robot kits make great toys while honing your kids’ engineering ...

Modular things are having a moment, even if Motorola’s plans for a modular smartphone look more pipe dream than practical reality. With modular robotics it’s a different story. Progress towards more ...

Some of our readers will remember the Cubelets by Modular Robotics that we featured on the site back in 2010, the company now has a new modular robotics construction kit called MOSS. MOSS is designed ...

While Lego Boost is great for younger kids, preteens and teens will appreciate the power and versatility of the company's Mindstorm EV3. The community support for Mindstorms is tremendous, because it ...

When I was writing my book of simple robotics projects for kids, one of my goals was to include profiles of inspiring young robot makers. So it was only natural that I would feature Erin Kennedy -- ...

Which robot building kit is best? Robotics technologies are continually evolving. From an educational point of view, science, technology, engineering and math toys give children an introduction to the ...