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STEM Superhero Toy Cars

The CircuitMess Batmobile Teaches Kids to Build an Autonomous Vehicle

— October 5, 2021 — Life-Stages
The CircuitMess Batmobile, now on Kickstarter, shares an officially licensed toy car that teaches kids ages seven and up the basics of engineering and autonomous driving. The STEM kit uses a combination of electronics, coding and tangible parts so that kids become engrossed in play, all the while learning about foundational concepts to support their future learning.

The kit, which promises to appeal to kids and adults alike, comes with complete instructions that are easy to understand and once finished, the autonomous vehicle is ready for playing or displaying.

With this kid, kids will get a primer on how autonomous vehicles work, as well as how to code a microcomputer, the basics of how computers track objects, and even developing their own computer vision algorithm.
Trend Themes
1. STEM Toy Kits - Incorporate tangible parts and coding in a fun and engaging way to teach foundational STEM concepts regardless of age.
2. Autonomous Vehicle Education - Creating toys that teach how autonomous vehicles work is an opportunity to introduce young minds to future careers in computer vision and other related fields.
3. Electronics Education Kits - Creating kits that incorporate electronics in a tactile way in education can enhance STEM learning curriculums and inspire innovation in future engineering designs.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Introducing more STEM-based toys can increase learning and engagement for younger generations of scholars and help spark curiosity in engineering.
2. Education Industry - Educational kits can offer a new and fun way for kids and adults to learn foundational concepts of STEM education while increasing engagement with the curriculum.
3. Electronics Manufacturers - Introducing tactile kits can promote electronics education by introducing exciting products for kids to learn about foundational electronics and provide a base for future innovation in electronics engineering.
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