Programmable Child-Friendly Robots

The 'PLEN:bit' Robot Can be Customized Using the micro:bit

Robot toys are quickly becoming a must-have for children as they get more interested into the burgeoning world of robotics, which is seeing new products like the 'PLEN:bit' be created. Featuring eight movable joints and standing 13cm tall, the miniature robot is capable of being programmed with a JavaScript block editor to make it suitable for children and adults alike to use. The unit comes with an embedded accelerometer as well as sound and distance sensors and a compass to help it navigate its way around an environment or even play soccer.

The 'PLEN:bit' robot toy is an educational solution that can be used in and out of the classroom to teach the basics of programming in a more real-world manner.

Programmable Child-friendly Robots
Robot toys are quickly becoming a must-have for children as they get more interested into the burgeoning world of robotics.
Javascript Block-editor
'PLEN:bit' robot is capable of being programmed with a JavaScript block editor to make it suitable for children and adults alike to use.
Embedded Sensors
The unit comes with an embedded accelerometer as well as sound and distance sensors and a compass to help it navigate its way around an environment.

Sectors Adopting This

Toy Industry
Robot toys are quickly becoming a must-have for children as they get more interested into the burgeoning world of robotics.
Education Industry
The 'PLEN:bit' robot toy is an educational solution that can be used in and out of the classroom to teach the basics of programming in a more real-world manner.
Technology Industry
The development of programmable robots for children is an opportunity for the technology industry to expand their audience and promote STEM education.
SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 65%
Activity 69%
Freshness 8%

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