# Playful Educational Robots The 'KUBO' Education Robot Teaches a Number of Different Skills By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/education-robot References: [kubo-robot](http://kubo-robot.com) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kubo-the-educational-robot-for-kids-aged-3-and-up-education) The 'KUBO' education robot is a new piece of equipment that's suitable for children aged three and up that will create a fun, interactive experience that's focused on educational methods. The 'KUBO' can offer a range of uses when it comes to playing and learning about mathematics, coding, language and music. This comes in the form of the [TagTile programming language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codeventure) that the mini robot uses to have kids learn without having them look at a screen. The 'KUBO' education robot requires kids to use their creativity, thinking and collaboration skills in order to play. In doing so, skills centered on algorithms, parameters, functions and much more will be learned in a fun manner that seems more like a game than a lesson. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Education:** The 'KUBO' education robot offers an interactive educational experience for children that combines playfulness with learning. - **Screen-free Learning:** With the TagTile programming language, the 'KUBO' education robot allows children to learn without relying on screens. - **Collaborative Learning:** The 'KUBO' education robot promotes collaboration and teamwork, fostering important skills for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education Technology:** The 'KUBO' education robot is part of the growing field of educational technology, offering innovative ways to teach children. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The 'KUBO' education robot combines educational features with playfulness, making it an exciting product for the toy industry. - **Coding Education:** With its focus on coding and programming, the 'KUBO' education robot caters to the growing demand for coding education in schools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Educational Language Learning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudding-beansprout-robot.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Cute AI-Powered Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luka-robots.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md)