Kano has already cemented itself as a leader in the STEM category and sets to debut its innovative kid-friendly coding kits at CES 2018. Based out of London, England, Kano maintains a simple ethos of empowering people of all ages to create and play with computing. To date, the company has raised $1.5 million on Kickstarter and has even received support from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. This initial funding has allowed the company to launch its first Computer Kit.
CES 2018 will be company's first venture to the tech expo and it will be bringing three new computing kits. These kits are called: 'The Computer Kit Complete,' the 'Motion Sensor Kit,' and the 'Pixel Kit.' Kano's offerings are each is meant to inspire others to build, code, and create with computers. Kano will also be debuting its Camera Kit, which will allow users to code their own camera, giving them the potential to write their own photo filters, make GIFs, manipulate image capture, and much more. Kano's range of kid-friendly coding kits are sure to see future growth and interest in the STEM field, and make the daunting world of coding that much more accessible.
DIY Computer Kits
Kano Presented Its Easy to Use Kid-Friendly Coding Kits at CES
Trend Themes
1. STEM Education - There is a growing trend in the education industry towards incorporating STEM subjects, such as coding, into the curriculum, creating opportunities for companies like Kano to develop and sell kid-friendly coding kits.
2. DIY Technology Kits - The rise in popularity of DIY technology kits, like Kano's computing kits, presents opportunities for innovation in developing easy-to-use and accessible kits that empower people of all ages to create and play with computing.
3. Personalized Learning - With Kano's range of coding kits, there is a trend towards personalized learning experiences, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace and explore their interests in coding and computing.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can benefit from incorporating coding and STEM subjects into the curriculum by partnering with companies like Kano to provide innovative learning tools and resources.
2. Technology - The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and market DIY technology kits, like Kano's computing kits, that cater to a wide range of ages and skill levels, making coding and computing accessible to more people.
3. Toy - The toy industry can tap into the trend of DIY technology kits by creating educational toys that teach coding and computing concepts in a fun and interactive way, similar to the approach taken by Kano.