# Screen-Free Coding Toys The 'Plobot' Play Robot Lets Children Learn to Code without Screens By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-robot References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/plobot-the-robot-companion-lets-children-25-10-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1365116576/plobot-a-robot-coding-companion) Learning to code usually means sitting in front of a computer screen to get down to business, but the 'Plobot' [play robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) aims to make the experience easier for children. Rather than requiring kids to interact with screens to create or manipulate the code, the 'Plobot' works by teaching from the ground up using storytelling characteristics. The modern job market in the future will be more heavily focused on coding than today, which has many parents aiming to have their children code-literate as soon as possible. The 'Plobot,' now available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot), allows parents to get kids excited about playing with the cute robot while at the same time learning about algorithms, loops and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [Physical Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Unplugged Coding Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluxs-vinu.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md)