Thames & Kosmos' Coding & Robotics Set Teaches without Mobile Devices
Laura McQuarrie — February 26, 2018 — Life-Stages
References: thamesandkosmos & foodandwine
At the 2018 North American International Toy Fair, Thames & Kosmos launched a new Coding & Robotics kit for kids. While there are many toy and tech brands that have assembled similar playsets, this one takes a unique approach in that no smartphones or tablets are required for learning. Instead, kids are guided through the process with the help of Sammy, a robotic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Sammy boasts the ability to physically drive over and scan placed coding cards, which can activate everything from a change in direction to sounds or LED lights.
With the Coding & Robotics kit, kids ages four and up have the chance to learn 30 coding lessons, including the basics on sequences, loops, functions and variables.
Image Credit: Thames & Kosmos
Sammy boasts the ability to physically drive over and scan placed coding cards, which can activate everything from a change in direction to sounds or LED lights.
With the Coding & Robotics kit, kids ages four and up have the chance to learn 30 coding lessons, including the basics on sequences, loops, functions and variables.
Image Credit: Thames & Kosmos
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Early Coding Education — Emergence of simple coding sets that teach coding concepts to children as young as 4.
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Toy Manufacturing — Opportunity for toy companies to create affordable, engaging and interactive robotic toys
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Education Technology — Opportunity for EdTech companies to create simple coding sets to teach programming to young children
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Entertainment Industry — Opportunity for entertainment companies to produce innovative and engaging robotic toys that promote early education.
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