Vehicle Robotic Kits for Kids: From Middle School to High School
>Introduction
Robotics has become so popular among kids today. The best way to teach kids the fundamentals of robotics is by buying them robotic kits. The kids will enjoy constructing robots, controlling their movements and functions. And that is not all, some toys also uses processes and coding for their operation. Robotics is a good way to supplement curriculum of middle and high school level.
Best Vehicle Robotic Kits
Here are the Top Vehicle Robotic kits for kids, suitable for students from Middle School to High School.
Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines Construction Kit
Thames and Kosmos are popular names when it comes to educational kits and in robotics too, they have come up with a kit that allows kids to assemble 10 different machines and vehicles. The kit is recommended for ages 8-12 years and includes, 3 motors, six-button wireless remote control unit, battery holder, 48 page color book of instructions and 182 building pieces. Imagine the excitement on your child’s face when he builds cars, bulldozers, cranes, robotic claws or they can even create something new. The remote control unit can control 3 different motors simultaneously.
All- terrain 3-in-1 RC Robot Kit
This kit is intended for slightly older kids from age 11-15 years. They can build 3 different terrain crawler units such as a forklift, gripper and even a rover. It has a wired remote control that makes the units move back and forth. All the 3 crawler units can go over most surfaces because of the rubberized tracks. And these are not just toys, they can actually lift or grip up to 100 gms i.e. 3.5 ounces. You will need to separately buy 4 AA batteries for all the units.
Smart Car Robotics Kit
Comes with 219 parts that can construct 8 robotic vehicles. It even has a virtual presence thanks to an app. So, your child can control and drive it on virtual landscapes on a smartphone or a tablet. The app allows your child to instruct the vehicle to drive through a set path and the app can also control the motors in the vehicle. You will need to buy the AA batteries separately which are required for the unit. The kit also includes an instruction manual. Kids can construct a motorcycle, car, forklift, truck, airboat, helicopter, airplane and a flying car. Appropriate age is 10 years and above.
Robo TX Training Lab
The Robo TX Training Lab is manufactured by a German company called Fischer technique which is known for making high quality educational toys for children. With this kit your child can build a lawn mower, using 200 components and 11 fully functional robotic models. The kit contains a 32-bit processor, controller with Bluetooth, 8 MB RAM ( 2MB Flash) and a 50 page instruction manual in color. You will have to purchase the Accu Set charger and battery set along with the Flowol 4 software program separately. It is ideal for children of 10 years and above.
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