# Customizable Character Coding Robots The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozobot-bit References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/kids-coding-robot/) & [shop.ozobot](https://shop.ozobot.com/collections/bots/products/bit) The Ozobot 'Bit' coding robot is an advanced piece of equipment that will enable children to partake in a variety of different [STEAM activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system) right out of the box in a way that doesn't feel as boring as traditional homework. The unit comes with a variety of markers and stickers that can be used in the activity book to partake in more than 25 different activities, while also enabling an unparalleled level of customization for the robot itself. Users can utilize the accompanying optical sensors to partake in the activities that put a focus on interactivity and [visual programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codeventure) via the accompanying OzoBlockly app on a tablet or laptop. The Ozobot 'Bit' coding robot is suitable for users aged six and up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Coding Robots:** The trend of creating coding robots that are highly customizable. - **STEAM Education Tools:** The trend of developing cutting-edge tools to tackle various tasks in science, technology, engineering, and math education. - **Interactive Learning Tools:** The trend of creating highly interactive tools for learning. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** This growing industry will benefit from disruptive innovations like Ozobot by improving the quality of educational tools and increasing learning outcomes. - **Toys and Games:** The toy and game industry has an opportunity to create innovative products that help children learn in a fun and interactive way like the Ozobot. - **Robotics and Automation:** The robotics and automation industry can benefit by pushing the limits of interactivity and customization of tools for individuals and enterprises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Powered Programmable Cobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [STEM Education Classroom Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sphero-bolt.md) - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md) - [STEM Education Robotic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozobot-ora.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md)