# Kinder Robotics Robot-building kits and toys help bring STEM concepts to life. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Oct 31, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/kinder-robotics ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Kinder Robotics trend? **Kinder Robotics:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 3 to Oct 26, 2016 - Published: Oct 31, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Kinder Robotics trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Kinder Robotics trend means for industry ### For Education Technology Companies are promoting STEAM education and offering robot-building kits to make learning coding, programming and robotics more appealing to children. ### For Toy Manufacturing Toy brands are targeting the rising demand for educational and sustainable toys with interactive and stimulating products that optimize development and learning. ### For 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. ## Workshop question Could you offer consumers a deconstructed version of your product to instill a sense of DIY culture? ## Trend signals for Kinder Robotics Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 75% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Kinder Robotics trend 6 featured examples from Jun 3 to Oct 26, 2016. - [DIY Robot Creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-robotics-kit): UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Programmable robotics kits are becoming an increasingly popular tool for STEM education, especially for young children. - [STEM-Teaching Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-kit): The 'IronBot' Robot Toy Kit Enables Kids to Build their Own Companion (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The 'IronBot' robot toy kit presents an opportunity for toy manufacturers to tap into the growing demand for educational toys that combine play and learning. - [Screen-Free Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-robot): The 'Plobot' Play Robot Lets Children Learn to Code without Screens (Category: Life-Stages) - [Modular Refuse Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-robot-kit): The 'Junkbot' DIY Robot Kit Turns Household Objects into Robotics (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The 'Junkbot' DIY robot kit demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create customizable and educational robotic kits. - [Robotics-Teaching Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotics-kit): The 'Blinkgogo' Robotics Kit Incorporates STEM Education Fundamentals (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for toy companies to invest in the development of robotics toys and educational kits to meet the expanding demand for STEM-based learning toys. - [Artistic Coding Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-for-beginners): The 'Root' Robot for Beginners Lets Families and Kids Partake in Coding (Category: Tech) Implication: Introduction of beginner-friendly robotic toys such as 'Root' can disrupt the traditional toy industry by merging technology and play into one ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)