Robot-building kits and toys help bring STEM concepts to life
Implications - As STEM continues to evolve in the toy space, brands are developing robot-building kits and systems to pique the interest of kids. By involving children in the making and programming of robots, toy brands are able to make these STEM-related toys both more engaging and rewarding for the end user.
Workshop Question - Could you offer consumers a deconstructed version of your product to instill a sense of DIY culture?
Trend Themes
1. DIY Robotic Kits for Kids - Brands are offering interactive, robot-building kits to teach STEM concepts to children, making it an engaging and rewarding toy experience.
2. Screen-free & Artistic Coding for Kids - Education technology companies are targeting young minds by offering coding teaching toys that cater to an enjoyable, screen-free experience.
3. Modular Robotics with Everyday Materials - DIY robot kits such as 'Junkbot' are enabling robotics enthusiasts to create their customized robots with everyday objects, paving the way for future innovation in trash-utilization and repurposing.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Companies are promoting STEAM education and offering robot-building kits to make learning coding, programming and robotics more appealing to children.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy brands are targeting the rising demand for educational and sustainable toys with interactive and stimulating products that optimize development and learning.
3. Waste Management - With DIY robot kits that repurpose everyday materials, the waste management industry might reinvent its circular economy model by employing robots that can sort, compact, and even transform waste materials into something artistic or useful.
