# AR Coding Robots Pai Technology's Augie Robot Encourages Creativity and Teaches Kids How to Code By Amy Duong | Published 2018-06-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augie References: [pai.technology](https://www.pai.technology/augie-1) Pai Technology introduced the Augie, a small robot designed to code with augmented reality technology incorporated as well. Augie was developed specially for introducing the [coding language to children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/code-guide), whilst encouraging imagination. It assists children in pushing themselves to enhance their own problem-solving skills and critical thought processes. Augie allows users to design their own immersive games with unique missions and obstacles crafted with augmented reality. Augie was also programmed with five modes of play -- these factors improve logic and hand-eye coordination through play patterns measured by artificial intelligence and [robotic technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-teaching-robot). In addition to Augie itself, the system also comes with a free 3D teaching app comprised of 60 tutorials about augmented reality to assist children in understanding [basic coding concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-computer-science-ai), as well as sequencing and variables. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AR Coding Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Augmented reality integrated coding robots for teaching children coding and enhancing problem-solving skills. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of AR coding robots for educational purposes and enhancing coding skills in young learners. - **Toys and Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of interactive AR coding robots for the toy industry to engage children in learning through play. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integration of AI technology in coding robots to enhance logic and hand-eye coordination in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [AI-Powered Bedtime Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augie-storytelling.md) - [Unplugged Coding Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluxs-vinu.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md)