Build, code, and play is the slogan. You build your robot simply by snapping the Robo Wunderkind blocks together and then programme your robot via the visual interface on an associated app. The fun bit should then be controlling your build remotely from the same app.
What caught my eye is the system supports the MIT-developed Scratch programming system, which first came to my attention via its presence on the Raspberry Pi.
You can read more on their website www.startrobo.com.
From a launch on 21 September, the project successfully raised $246,00 on KickStarter at the end of October, and you can place pre-orders for three kit variations: Starter Kit (9 Modules for $149.99), Advanced Kit (15 Modules for $299.99) and Professional Kit (25 Modules for $599.99).
If you are interested in this for your kids, you could also check out systems from the likes of littleBits, LEGO Mindstorms, SAM blocks and Sony Mesh tags, among others.
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