CadModels has unveiled a new type of interactive children’s toy in the form of Grumblies that can be combined with a free smartphone application that is supported by both Android and iOS devices. To provide fun during both during individual and group play. Grumblies have been designed to be a … [Read more...] about Grumblies Interactive Children’s Toy (video)
Toys
Eco-friendly Lego Bricks Under Development
Lego is currently in the process of developing eco-friendly Lego bricks that will allow it to drop the need for oil-based plastic raw materials it uses to create the 60 billion Lego bricks it creates on an annual basis. The Danish toy company is currently investing millions in the research and … [Read more...] about Eco-friendly Lego Bricks Under Development
Anki Overdrive Second Generation Smart Slot Cars Launch September 20th
Anki the smart slot car racing game that was originally unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2013 and has since then been developing their smart slot cars unveiling their new Anki Overdrive tracks earlier this year. Now the company has unveiled their second generation smart slot cars that will compliment the … [Read more...] about Anki Overdrive Second Generation Smart Slot Cars Launch September 20th
ThinkFun Maker Studio Construction Sets Now Available To 3D Print For Free
ThinkFun normally sells its construction sets online and in retail stores, but this week the company has made available three Maker Studio Construction Sets available to download and 3D print for free. Innovative Learning Through Play The construction sets have been published to the MakerBot … [Read more...] about ThinkFun Maker Studio Construction Sets Now Available To 3D Print For Free
Autodesk Tinkerplay And 3D Hubs Launch New Robot Design Contest
3D Hubs and Autodesk Tinkerplay have joined forces to launch a new robot design competition to create a robot using their new Tinkerplay app that launched last week. The Tinkerplay app is available for both iOS and Android devices and allows you to easily pull components together to create a huge … [Read more...] about Autodesk Tinkerplay And 3D Hubs Launch New Robot Design Contest
Matrix Flare Lets You Create Electronic Art And LED Projects (video)
T.C. Bingman has created a new pixel LED module called the Matrix Flare, that can be controlled using the downloadable Pixel Maker App enabling children and adults alike to be able to quickly and easily create electronic art or develop projects using the LED array. The Matrix Flare LED module is … [Read more...] about Matrix Flare Lets You Create Electronic Art And LED Projects (video)
13 New Parrot Mini Drones Unveiled For Air, Land And Water (video)
Drone maker Parrot has today unveiled 13 new mini drones it has created and added to its expanding range, that will allow users to take to the air, water, and land in style. This exciting new lineup showcases Parrot's commitment to innovation and versatility in the drone market, providing … [Read more...] about 13 New Parrot Mini Drones Unveiled For Air, Land And Water (video)
Avakai Smart Toy And “Magical Play Companion” (video)
After not being able to find a suitable toy for his 6 year old daughter that combined both the qualities of the best toys from the past and embraces the new modern technologies currently available. Matas Petrikas CEO and Co-founder of new start-up Vai Kai was inspired to make a new smart toy … [Read more...] about Avakai Smart Toy And “Magical Play Companion” (video)
Grüt Plant And Gardening Sensor Kit For Kids (video)
A new gardening sensor has been created called Grüt, to help children understand the importance of food, as well as allowing them to grow and monitor their crops' health using a companion smartphone application. The Grüt sensor provides information on the plant’s environment and monitors how much … [Read more...] about Grüt Plant And Gardening Sensor Kit For Kids (video)
BumbleBeeBot Educational Robot Kit (video)
Open Electrons have built an educational robot kit called the BumbleBeeBot that has been created to enable young children to learn more about programming and robotics in the physical world. The BumbleBeeBot robot is programmable using the Scratch programming IDE, which is available in many schools … [Read more...] about BumbleBeeBot Educational Robot Kit (video)
Eedu Educational Drone Kit Designed For A New Generation Of Dronesmiths (video)
Skyworks Aerial Systems has created a new educational drone kit that has been put together to empower the next generation of Dronesmiths, says Skyworks. The kit has been designed to be easy to assemble and enable users to start getting their hands on programming their own custom drone applications … [Read more...] about Eedu Educational Drone Kit Designed For A New Generation Of Dronesmiths (video)
Cute Musio Robot Equipped With AI Unveiled By AKAStudy
AKAStudy as this month launched a new mini robot called Musio over on the Indiegogo crowdfunding website looking to raise $50,000 to take their robot that is equipped with artificial intelligence into manufacture. The cute Musio robot is equipped with artificial intelligence that has been … [Read more...] about Cute Musio Robot Equipped With AI Unveiled By AKAStudy
