Matatalab Musician Add-on Coding Set Coding Robot, Educational STEM Activity Toy for Kids Ages 3-9

The media could not be loaded.  Matatalab Coding Robot Set for KidsAs a parent in the age of gaming apps, the thought of pushing my child toward learning how to code ran through my mind, but I did not want him to be forced into liking it. This toy is the solution!The control tower and the little robot car come with two double-sided theme maps, two storybooks, one gamebook, two sets of paper crafts, and stickers. Basically, your child has to be the control tower and create commands using the little buttons provided to move the little robot car. It's delightful how each command button can make the car move in different directions. Once the child understands the logic, he can take on the challenges in the gamebook. And even after completing them, he won't get bored because he can use his imagination and create stories out of crafts, and he can even use his legos to have a ride in the car.What I like best is that you can play with it without going through an app. And, even without buying the add-ons available, your child can enhance their imagination and create their own stories and maps using 10cm by 10cm, which I noticed is the fixed range for every movement. But the sensor add-on looks very exciting as it allows for sound, color, distance, and light senses.After 4-6 hours of playing, when it's time to recharge, you only need to charge it via the USB-C port - so convenient! The tower was fully charged after 4 hours and the car robot after 2.With initial guidance and enough enthusiasm from both parent and child, this game will bring hours of fun in learning much sought-after skills. I very much recommend this product.

Coding is a big topic included in STEM learning in recent years and it is good for kids to start learning the concept of coding when they are young. This coding robot set is suitable for young children. It is easy to understand, and stimulate thinking, problem solving skills.I love the way that this robot coding set does not require the iPad or additional computing device. It contains everything it needs in the box, so there is no need to installing or downloading of apps. What is great is that the instruction is based on graphical symbols rather than words, for children at young age, special needs or learning difficulties, using graphical symbols can encourage their learning.It takes time to figure out what to do, and with trial and errors, children can figure out themselves, great training on problem solving skills. I enjoyed doing it with them and it was only at the beginning we tried to figure out what to do together, they were confident enough to tackle the rest.The set isn't cheap, but it is definitely very educational and good quality. There are different challenge booklets to work on. We will be setting out a lego scene and incorporate it with the coding robot in the summer holiday.

Our daughter aged six is massively into coding, she has all the well known kids, apps such as Minecraft, Scratch, Hopscotch, Code Club World. Her fascination was down to a very similar robot to this one called  Botley, which I bought from Amazon for her when she was 4 years old. . She still plays with it today, it was simple to operate, yet satisfyingly challenging enough to hold her interest especially in this era of rapid-turnaround-throw-away-toys.This well stocked set from Matatalab (bit of a mouthful), is nothing short of fantastic in my honest opinion, its the level-up option after your little one outgrows something like the Botley we have. Perfect for visual learners (unlike Botley), as each code is a chunky puzzle-like piece which you fit onto the coding board, she then hits the large 'send' button to activate the cute robot that looks similar to BB8 from Star Wars.Our children love all things Lego too. She is able to place her (current) favourite Lego character into the driver seat inside the bot which, for her age, is a huge bonus, as her Lego characters now have their own fully operation mode of transport to run their relentless errands.The coding opportunities are quite possibly endless, music, compose your own melodies, dancing, navigation, number problems, codebreaking. Inshort a perfect well rounded STEAM activity which disguises learning through play.5 stars

This is aimed at 4+ - good luck with this if you don't have a very academically able child - this is for the brightest of the bright and I don't count myself, nor my offspring, in that grouping.It is well packaged - apple'esque even, but once the packaging is opened it is extremely daunting.A month after I got this for review it still baffles me and I had to force myself to use it, which doesn't bode well for any kind of review.The Matatalab Coding Robot set claims that it develops cognitive ability and coding skills through hands-on play - this may be true but only for specific groups.I want my kids to have fun learning and making sense of the world and for me this is probably not the way to go - personally, I would seek out a Fisher Price Code-a-pillar or if you have an iPad, then look no further than the OSMO Coding Starter Kit.Very niche and expensive to boot!

review ofMatatalab Coding Robot Set for Kids, STEM Educational Toy, Early Programming for Kids, Learn to Code with Matatalab Robot for Homeschool & Classroom Ages 4+The Coding Robot is a great educational toy for kids. It helps them learn to code and lets them have fun doing it. The robot has four different modes: learning, play, and challenge. In learning mode, kids can follow along with the instructions to learn how to code. In play mode, they can use their coding skills to make the robot do tricks. And in challenge mode, they can put their coding skills to the test by completing challenges. The Coding Robot is a great way for kids to learn to code and have fun at the same time.

Super toll.... mein Sohn, 6 Jahre, hat richtig Spaß daran. Er ist begeistert, wenn er sein Ziel erreicht.... das Verständnis gür Schleifen und Funktion kann super vermittelt werden. Logisches Denken ist auch erforderlich....Etwas teuer, aber wirklich gut

The media could not be loaded.  It had been a real struggle homeschooling kids as we, as parents, never had to spend so much time with them like right now. As we all know, kids they get bored so easily and always want to jump on new things, play new toys, read a new story, etc... so for us having to come up with list of activities and lessons for them had been much harder than our actual day jobs. A friend of mine suggested us this coding set and it's such an amazing intellectual toys for young kids. As an adult, I think it's an awesome toy but offer much more than just fun, it helps kids learn about directions/motion, learn what is a loop and how does it start and when does it ends, help them navigate through obstacles, decision making and choosing appropriate controls to use, etc... It's one of those toys that everytime they play, they could feel like it's a brand new game and challenges, not repetitive, thus very intriguing to them and help with their creativity. The actual robot itself is also super cute, has funny sounds and voices, and also cool songs and melodies. There are many different add-on that i can buy too but they're kinda a little pricey but i guess it's a good investment for your kid's future if you want to guide them toward an engineering and science career.

Box and items came moldy! Health hazard for kids!

This product (albeit expensive) is great for what it is advertised - acquainting your child with computing and coding. This is not a "toy" and a child cannot be expected to handle or play with it on his own. However, under my guidance my 5 year old daughter (turned 5 last month - this was a birthday present) loves it and is very engaged with it when we decide to "play". Its great for quality time with your child, it opens their mind to simplifying instructions to basic levels in order to communicate with a computer (robot) and gives them additional skills like orientation when considering someone else's point of view, facing challenges & dealing with initial frustration of failure to overcome, patience, planning ahead and more. I would recommend anyone who considers buying this product to consider that the childs engagement with it will require close guidance. It would be a shame to spend such a large sum of money just to let it accumulate dust somewhere because no one takes the time to guide the child through the process of learning.

Moldy!