# Minion-Like Coding Robots These Kids' Robots Come with a Connected App to Teach Users How to Code By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-robots References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3052268/this-ex-googlers-minion-like-robots-can-teach-your-kids-to-code?partner=rss) & [makewonder](https://www.makewonder.com/dash) These cute little kids' robots are named Dash & Dot and are here to teach children about the wonders of [coding from a young age](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codeventure). Vikas Gupta was the head of consumer payments at [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-internet-awesome-world) and a resident of Silicon Valley and is also a father. To give his daughter, and all children, the skills they will need as they grow up in a technology-laden world, he created 'Wonder Workshop.' The Wonder Workshop kids' robots connect to a tablet or smartphone app, where kids can use their colorful touchscreens to program the Minion-like toys. Their features include dancing in a circle when a user claps their hands. The robots are packed with sensors and accelerometers that enable them to do things that will actually excite children, especially because they know it is a direct result of their work (or play). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Child-friendly Coding Education:** The rise of child-friendly coding education offers opportunities for companies to develop advanced educational tools for children. - **Connected Toys for Kids:** The rise of connected educational toys for kids offers opportunities for developers to create engaging and interactive toys for children. - **Gamification of Coding Education:** The trend of gamifying coding education creates opportunities for organizations to develop fun educational games that teach children how to code. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** The education technology industry could capitalize on the growing trend of child-friendly coding tools to create advanced and interactive educational software for children. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The rise of connected toys for kids offers an opportunity for toy manufacturers to develop more engaging and interactive toys for children. - **App Development:** The trend of child-friendly coding education and connected toys for kids presents an opportunity for app developers to create engaging and interactive educational apps for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.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) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md)