# Robotic Educational Kits The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit Focuses on Teach Kids STEM By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-kit References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/sony-koov-robotic-coding-kits-concept-unveiled-video/) & [sony.net](http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201603/16-0308E/index.html) The educational kit is experiencing some of an overhaul with the announcement of the [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-japan) Global Education 'KOOV' Kit, which focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit consists of building blocks that can be positioned into a form that uses a micro controller for smart product performance. It enables young users to experience technology firsthand and begin what will likely be a lifetime full of technological integration. The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit is intended to teach creative skills ranging from robotics, to programming and give children the chance to [DIY their own robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots). As coding and technological prowess become essential skills for young users to have, we'll likely see more [educational kits that focus on STEM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) moving forward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **STEM Educational Kits:** The trend towards educational kits that focus on STEM provides an opportunity for companies to develop more focused and innovative products in this space. - **Do-it-yourself Robotics:** The DIY robotics trend opens up opportunities for companies to create products that empower young users to learn technology through hands-on building and coding. - **Smart Toy Integration:** The integration of smart technology into educational toys provides an opportunity for companies to develop products that make learning more interactive and engaging for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education Industry:** The education industry has an opportunity to develop new STEM-focused curriculums and programs that integrate with hands-on educational kits like the Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can innovate by integrating smart technology into products that teach coding and other STEM skills to young children. - **Robotics Industry:** The robotics industry can develop educational kits that provide a foundation for young people to learn to build and program robots, and potentially inspire the next generation of developers and engineers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Hands-On Computer Science Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-computer-science-ai.md) - [Portable STEM Education Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-haptics-grasp-it.md) - [Art-Focused STEAM Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-in-a-can.md) - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md)