# Upcycled DIY Robotic Kits Junkbot Enables Young Learners to Create Their Own Robots By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-03-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-robotic-kits References: [junkbot.co](https://www.junkbot.co/en) & [junkbot.co](https://www.junkbot.co/en) Parents looking to teach their youngsters the core [STEAM concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) of prototyping, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and lateral thinking may be drawn to the [DIY robotic kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) by Junkbot. The programs were curated to help young creators build working robots from scratch using old household items such as CDs, cardboard, spoons, and plastic bottles — to name a few. Junkbox offers unlimited projects and takes users step-by-step to design an imaginative robot that can be programmed to complete various tasks at different skill levels. Users can also customize their projects through [open source components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee) and the free lab support includes online access to a Junkbot expert as well as ebooks and online video resources. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market affordable DIY robotic kits for young learners to encourage STEAM education. - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or services that promote upcycling of household items into educational and functional products like robots. - **Open Source Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that provides free access to educational resources like ebooks and online videos for DIY robotics projects. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational technology tools specifically targeted towards STEAM education and DIY robotics. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a sustainable business model by promoting upcycling and environmental consciousness through DIY robotics. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online marketplace for DIY robotic kits and upcycled materials to support the growing interest in DIY robotics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md)