# Robotic Coding Kid Toys The Xiaomi Toy Block Allows Kids to Create Customized Robots By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-toys References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/11/05/45223/toy-block-xiaomis-app-controlled-coding-toy-available-73.html) The market for kid toys that enable them to partake in [STEM education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) are becoming more pervasive than ever with the Xiaomi Toy Block being the latest to hit the market in China. Designed as a kind of [coding robotic toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee), the Xiaomi Toy Block enables kids to create their very own robot toys from scratch. The Xiaomi Toy Blocks are capable of being [controlled via an accompanying smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot) and enables kid makers to create a wide array of different orientations for the robot to be built in. The Xiaomi Toy Block is capable of supporting up to 3kg of weight and features a built-in gyroscope that's powered by an ARM Cortex-M3 chip. The new Xiaomi Toy Blocks are set to start retailing online on November 11th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **STEM Education Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational toys that teach coding and robotics to children, encouraging STEM learning. - **Customizable Robotic Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows kids to design and customize their own robot toys, fostering creativity and engagement. - **Smartphone-controlled Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop toys that can be controlled and programmed through smartphone apps, merging physical play with digital technology. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate coding and robotics into toy manufacturing, creating a new market for educational and customizable toys. - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate coding and robotics into edtech platforms, transforming how children learn and engage with STEM subjects. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mobile apps specifically designed for controlling and programming robotic toys, enhancing the interactive play experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md)