# Autonomous Toy Cars This Raspberry Pi DIY Toy Car Kit Teaches Programming and Robotics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-toy-car References: [technabob](https://technabob.com/blog/2017/10/09/learn-robotics-sunfounder-raspberry-pi-robot-kit/) & [sunfounder](https://www.sunfounder.com/learn/category/SunFounder-PiCar-S.html) As a result of putting together a SunFounder PiCar-S Raspberry Pi Kit, one will have the chance to enjoy the experience of putting together a DIY toy car, while also learning the basics of programming and robotics. The self-driving toy car kit provides all of the components necessary to build a PiCar-S vehicle that runs on Raspberry Pi. With the included Python code in the kit, the PiCar-S can be programmed to avoid obstacles, as well as follow a light or a line to get around. Although kids of the past have been captivated by remote control toy cars, next-generation toys like the PiCar-S are emerging, challenging kids to become the creators of their own playthings that boast incredible built-in features and many educational lessons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Robotics Kits:** The rise of DIY robotics kits is disrupting the traditional toy industry and providing options for kids to not only play, but also learn programming and robotics. - **Self-driving Toy Cars:** The emergence of self-driving toy cars is creating opportunities for kids to explore advanced robotics technology in a fun and engaging way. - **Programming for Kids:** Teaching kids programming is becoming a rising trend in toy industry, as companies seek to create more engaging educational toys with built-in coding activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry has an opportunity to embrace technological innovation in order to create educational toys and capture the interests of modern kids. - **Robotics Industry:** DIY robotics kits like the PiCar-S are creating new opportunities in the robotics industry, as younger generations become interested in learning and experimenting with robotics. - **Education Industry:** Robotics kits that teach programming and basic robotics concepts are creating opportunities for the education industry to develop more interactive and hands-on STEM curriculum. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md)