# Infant Programming Toys The 'KUMIITA' Educational Programming Toy Teaches Coding Concepts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-programming References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/kumiita-educational-programming-system-21-04-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1599191780/kumiita-educational-programming-toy-for-0-year-old) Parents want to get their kids involved with coding and programming as soon as possible, so products like the 'KUMIITA' educational programming toy are being created. Developed for users as young as zero years, the 'KUMIITA' works by utilizing a [language-less robot unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) that walks across command panels to reach the end goal. This works to teach [coding concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee) as early as possible to ensure that it is a familiar notion once they reach school age. The 'KUMIITA' educational programming toy is suitable for infants to play with and will provide a way for kids to continue learning as they grow. The 'KUMIITA' is ideal for toddlers to learn about coding principles to get them ready for their future technological endeavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Early Childhood Coding:** The development of educational programming toys for infants and toddlers presents opportunities for early childhood coding education. - **Language-less Learning:** Utilizing language-less robot units in educational toys enables children to learn coding concepts without the need for a specific language. - **Tech-ready Toddlers:** Educational programming toys like 'KUMIITA' help prepare toddlers for future technological advancements by introducing coding principles at a young age. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for educational programming toys for infants and toddlers to cater to tech-savvy parents. - **Early Childhood Education:** The development of coding concepts for early childhood education presents opportunities for educators to incorporate technology into their curriculum. - **Robotics and Automation:** The integration of language-less robot units in educational programming toys opens up avenues for innovation in the robotics and automation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Interactive Educational Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagicharm.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md)