# Interactive Construction STEM Toys The New CogniToys 'STEMosaur' Allows Access to Internal Parts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognitoys-stemosaur References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/artificial-intelligence-interactive-toy/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stemosaur-1-artificial-intelligence-toy-for-kids-robot#/) The CogniToys 'STEMosaur' is the latest release from the brand that builds on the original success of the namesake toy by enabling more customization that ever. While the original model allowed for [programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots), the new toy lets kids take it apart and see the internal components to ensure they can maintain complete control over the plaything. [STEM education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-stem) has become an essential part of a child's rearing with many parents consistently seeking out new ways to get their kids excited. The CogniToys 'STEMosaur' identifies this with a design that's suitable for children of varying ages and genders. The toy will also receive weekly updates over-the-air that are age-appropriate to keep kids interested in the device for extended periods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive STEM Toys:** Developing interactive and customizable STEM toys for children of varying ages and genders, offering full control of the plaything. - **Programmable Toys:** Toys that allow programming capabilities and learning opportunities for children, strengthening their interest in STEM education. - **Over-the-air Updates:** Providing weekly age-appropriate updates over-the-air to keep children engaged in STEM toys for extended periods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Developing and manufacturing high-tech and interactive toys for children that promote STEM education and critical thinking skills. - **Education Industry:** Incorporating interactive and customizable STEM toys into school curriculums to enhance student engagement and understanding. - **Tech Industry:** Collaborating with toy manufacturers to create programmable and interactive toys that promote STEM education and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Interactive Educational Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md)