Matatalab Coding Robot Set for Kids Ages 4+, STEM Educational Toy, Early Programming for Kids, Learn to Code Robot for Homeschool & Classroom Ages 4-10

Well-thought coding set for kids
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.

Great for young STEM learner
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.

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.

Bei uns gab es das Spiel zu Weihnachten für zwei Kinder (4 und 8 Jahre alt). Das Achtjährige hatte das Prinzip nach ein paar Erklärungen sofort raus, beim Vierjährigen muss man noch viel assistieren. Da wird der eigentliche Lerneffekt erst noch kommen. Es gibt drei Heftchen mit Aufgaben und Lösungen. Gerade dem größeren Kind macht es viel Spaß, eine Aufgabe nach der anderen zu lösen. Kurz zum Prinzip: Der kleine Roboter sitzt auf einer Landkarte und soll von A nach B gelangen, teils mit Hindernissen oder Zwischenaufgaben (tanzen, Musik…). Die Befehle werden mittels Plättchen auf ein Brett gelegt. Hier ist alles durchdacht; die Teile passen zum Beispiel nicht falschrum drauf, man kann keine Zahlen für Wiederholungen an Stellen legen, an denen sie nicht hingehören etc. Ein Druck auf den Start-Button und der Roboter fährt los und man sieht, ob man ihm den Weg richtig gezeigt hat. Was ich toll finde: Es wird auch mit Loops und Funktionen gearbeitet. Ich komme aus der IT und mag es, dass hier richtige Programmierlogik zum Tragen kommt. Bin gespannt, wie lang es den Kindern noch Freude bereitet. Lerneffekt ist auf jeden Fall vorhanden. Und wenn es langweilig werden sollte, besorgen wir eben eine der Erweiterungen. Ein tolles Spiel!

We have the Matatalab Pro Set and this accessory. I think this add-on is well made and very fun to my kids. They love to have me come see to their creations! The sensor add on is probably the best and most important one!My kids have fun playing with this Coding Robot – my kids are 7 and 8 and have found that some of the things on here are quiet easier.Well madeFun to play withEngagingExpensiveNo sound adjustment optionsNo other storage box or container – so when we have the additional sets they just stay in their boxes.