--- product_id: 19184432 title: "Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award" brand: "thames & kosmos" price: "€ 217.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Thames & Kosmos" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/19184432-robotics-smart-machines-robotics-for-kids-8-and-up-stem store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Bluetooth app programming Ultrasonic sonar sensor 8 motorized robot builds Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award **Brand:** thames & kosmos **Price:** € 217.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🤖 Code. Build. Conquer the future of play. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award by thames & kosmos - **How much does it cost?** € 217.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/19184432-robotics-smart-machines-robotics-for-kids-8-and-up-stem) ## Best For - thames & kosmos enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Step-by-Step Mastery:** 64-page full-color manual guides every build, making robotics accessible and fun. - • **Build 8 Unique Robots:** Unleash creativity with eight customizable motorized machines that bring STEM to life. - • **Intuitive App Control:** Program your robots wirelessly via a sleek, visual app on iOS or Android devices. - • **Real-World Sonar Tech:** Ultrasonic sensor mimics sonar to detect obstacles and trigger smart robot responses. - • **STEM Learning Meets Play:** Perfect for kids 8+, blending engineering, coding, and physics into hands-on discovery. ## Overview Robotics: Smart Machines is a STEM-focused kit designed for kids 8 and up, featuring eight motorized robot models controlled via a Bluetooth-enabled app. It uses an ultrasonic sensor based on sonar technology to detect obstacles, enabling programmable, interactive robot behaviors. The kit includes a detailed 64-page illustrated manual to guide assembly and learning, combining hands-on building with visual coding on smartphones or tablets (iOS/Android required). This engaging set fosters early robotics skills and critical thinking through fun, customizable projects. ## Description Robotics is a vast, thrilling, and sometimes overwhelming interdisciplinary field involving physics, engineering, and computer science. This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorized machines controlled by programs and an ultrasound sensor. Kids code the programs using an easy, visual programming app on a tablet or smartphone, which connects to the robot models via a wireless Bluetooth connection. The ultrasonic sensor works on the same principle as sonar. It sends out sound waves, which bounce off objects. The sensor interprets the echoes returning to it, and from this detects objects in the path of the sensor. Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor. Build a humanoid robot that walks forward on two legs and pivots to avoid obstacles in its path. An awesome stag Beetle model moves backwards or forwards in response to an obstacle, and opens and closes its pincers. Construct a funny Crocodile model that wags its tail If no object is in sight, but then opens its giant jaws when an object approaches. Using an additional smartphone and tablet, You can even hack together a cute little spy-bot that roams around and streams video back to the tablet screen. A full-color, 64-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble All of the models and teaches them about robotics in the real world. The visual programming language allows you to command the robots' Motors to move at different times, different power levels, in different directions, and in response to the data from the sensor. Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android. Check the app stores for compatibility and device requirements. ## Features - This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorized machines. - Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor. - A full-color, 64-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models and teaches them about robotics in the real world. - The ultrasonic sensor works on the same principle as Sonar. - Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android (not included). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00TF8Z7C4 | | Age Range Description | 8+ | | Battery Description | AA batteries | | Best Sellers Rank | #211,105 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,972 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 436 Reviews | | Educational Objective | STEM | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743011489 | | Included Components | Ultrasonic Sensor, Bluetooth Battery Box, Motors, Gears, Building Blocks, and Part Separator Tool | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 16.8 x 11.5 x 3.2 inches | | Item Type Name | Science Experiment Kit | | Item Weight | 590 Grams | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 180.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 620375 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 30 Day Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | 620375 | | Set Name | Robotics: Smart Machines | | Size | Pack of 1 | | Sub Brand | Jaws | | Theme | Robotics | | UPC | 814743011489 | | Unit Count | 230.0 Count | ## Images ![Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812wMvd+vML.jpg) ![Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bAIV3PXqL.jpg) ![Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JIAPRXCUL.jpg) ![Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Vf60pEGsL.jpg) ![Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RLb-xBKgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Set** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Made in China?** A: This item is made in Taiwan. **Q: Can you get the app on a Kendall fire?** A: Unfortunately, the Robotics: Smart Machines app is not available for Kindle devices. The app requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS (iPhone 4S or later, iPad 3 or later, iPod 5 or later) or Android OS (Android 4.3 or later on a device with Bluetooth 4.0 support). **Q: is there any type of warranty?** A: There is a limited 1-year warranty to protect against manufacturer defects. Additional information can be found here: https://thamesandkosmos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051278433-Thames-Kosmos-Limited-Warranty **Q: are batteries required?** A: Each motor operates on 3-AA batteries. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by I***R on January 13, 2017* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on October 28, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on March 31, 2021* ## Frequently Bought Together - Thames & Kosmos | Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering | Science Experiment & Model Building Kit | Build 26 Models of Structures & Structural Elements | A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner 14.6 Inches - Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/19184432-robotics-smart-machines-robotics-for-kids-8-and-up-stem](https://www.desertcart.it/products/19184432-robotics-smart-machines-robotics-for-kids-8-and-up-stem) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*