# Hand-Controlled Coding Kits Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sensor-kit References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/15/kano-s-latest-diy-kit-turns-motion-into-code/) & [kano.me](https://kano.me/store/row/products/motion-sensor-kit) The 'Motion Sensor Kit' is the newest addition to Kano's range of DIY computer kits for people of all ages. This new [learn-to-code kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecrow-crowpi-3) offers more than 30 challenges that involve the building of games, [musical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave) and more. As the name of the kit suggests, the finished projects may be controlled entirely by gestures, such as [games of Pong](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink) that are operated by one's hands rather than a controller, as well as lighting systems that may be activated by someone walking into a room. The Motion Sensor Kit is branded as Kano's "simplest, most affordable coding kit yet," which comes with basics like a USB cable to connect the sensor to one's computer, a suction cup, a motion sensor, a storybook with step-by-step instructions, as well as stickers for personalization. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gesture-based Coding:** Opportunity for developing coding kits and applications that can be controlled entirely by gestures, offering a hands-free coding experience. - **DIY Computer Kits:** Growing market for DIY computer kits that provide engaging and educational coding experiences for people of all ages. - **Interactive Learning:** Increasing demand for interactive learning tools and kits that make coding and technology education more accessible and engaging. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Edtech:** EdTech companies can explore the development of interactive learning tools and coding kits to enhance technology education in classrooms and homes. - **Gaming:** Game developers can leverage gesture-based coding to create innovative and immersive gaming experiences that offer a new level of interactivity. - **Iot (internet of Things):** Companies in the IoT industry can incorporate gesture-based coding into their products to enable control and interaction through motion sensors, opening up new possibilities for smart homes and connected devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Screenless Learning Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinoo-magic-wand.md) - [Interactive Educational TV Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-leapmove.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md) - [Handheld Motion-Control Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/udu-console.md) - [Physical Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee.md) - [Interactive Educational Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagicharm.md) - [Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-handheld-game-console.md) - [Engaging Computer Science Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecrow-crowpi-3.md)