# Kid-Friendly Robot Kits 'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotics-kit-for-kids References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ironbot-chap-diy-robotics-kit-for-kids-robot-gifts#/) There's a new robotics kit for kids that challenges kids to make the most of screen time by having them engage with technology in a productive way. Following the success of the 'IronBot Mate,' the IronBot Chap is now crowdfunding on Indiegogo, introducing a STEM education set for kids ages eight and up. The easy-to-assemble and programmable components of the kit help kids use Xlink graphic programming on a phone to program and control a robot. There are three color-coded bases available for the IronBot Chap, plus an extended kit that makes it possible for kids to assemble more advanced forms. With a bit of programming, kids have the ability to build bots that can combat one another or even engage in various sports. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Robotics Kits:** The trend of DIY robotics kits allows kids to engage with technology in a productive way. - **STEM Education:** The trend of STEM education sets for kids introduces them to programming and robotics at a young age. - **Programmable Components:** The trend of programmable components in robot kits encourages kids to learn coding and control their creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** The education industry can leverage DIY robotics kits and STEM education sets to enhance learning experiences for children. - **Toy:** The toy industry can capitalize on programmable robot kits to provide interactive and educational play experiences for kids. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop more advanced robot kits that challenge kids to explore innovative programming and robotics concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md)