# Child Coding Playsets Cubetto Introduces Programming Basics to Kids with a Robot By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-02-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubetto References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2015/2/9/cubetto-playset) & [primo.io](http://www.primo.io/) The Cubetto playset is a tech toy that's designed to teach kids about the logic behind programming. Although the skills learned with Cubetto will eventually prepare kids to be computer geniuses, the playset is quite low-tech and involves [tangible blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks) and a set of [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-open-house)-like instructions printed on paper. Rather than relying on an app or a screen to show lines of code, the real fun comes with the [Cubetto robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots), which can be programmed to move in different directions, based on the way the colorful blocks are arranged on the peg board. Cubetto is a clever way to teach programming with a hands-on activity, making it easy for kids (and even adults) to see and understand the way each part contributes to the whole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 80% | 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 - **Hands-on Programming Education:** Cubetto introduces a hands-on approach to teaching programming, allowing kids to physically arrange blocks to control a robot. - **Low-tech Learning Toys:** Cubetto offers a low-tech alternative to screen-based programming education, promoting tactile learning and offline play. - **Logic-based Playsets:** Cubetto teaches kids the logic and problem-solving skills necessary for programming through a game-like playset. ### Who This Affects Most - **Educational Toys:** Cubetto fits into the educational toys industry, providing a unique approach to teaching kids about programming. - **Technology Education:** Cubetto can disrupt the technology education industry by offering a tangible and engaging way to introduce programming concepts. - **Early Childhood Education:** Cubetto has the potential to innovate the early childhood education industry by introducing programming basics at a young age. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Physical Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md)