Robotic Toys For Budding Scientists

Robotic toys are a brilliant way for children to learn those all-important problem-solving skills. And they’re tremendous fun. Imagine creating a robot that can move on land and water with funny and functional movements. You can build a Turtle-Bot, Boat-Bot or Walker-Bot to a Dog-Bot, Crab-Bot or even a Row-Bot – all are an excellent way to learn about alternative energy.

Explore hydraulic power and engineering with an innovative wearable hydraulic-powered hand that picks up objects. You can use the hydraulic system to give a thumbs up and shake hands too. Or spark a little inventor’s imagination with a robot creation that moves and transforms with interactive gears, axels, arms, wheels and even spinning eyes.

See the magic of physics with an eco-friendly space model kit that’s powered by sunlight. Build four space models and see the robots absorb solar energy and transfer it into electric power. Need a bit more action? Discover the physics of force and motion with a fully functional catapult that can fire an impressive 20 feet!

Budding scientist love robot-focused toys so we’ve pulled together some of our favourites to boost those early engineering and thinking skills. We’ve even included a brilliant set for toddlers – it’s never too soon to start learning through play.

Brilliant robotic toys kids will love

1. 14 in 1 Solar Robot Kit
2. Wacky Walking Robot
3. Hydraulic Cyborg Hand
4. Design & Drill Robot
5. Robots in Motion
6. Space Exploration
7. Robotics Hook Shot

1 14 in 1 Solar Robot Kit ,  £25.95 £25.95

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Build a solar robot kit for land and water

This brilliant kit comes with accessories and parts to make a robot move on land and water – a brilliant way to learn about alternative energy and two different skill levels to try.

2 Wacky Walking Robot – Motorized ReBotz ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Cute robot with a tennis racket & hammer for arms!

Meet Knox, the wacky walking robot. Easy to assemble, turn him on and watch in wonder as he scuttles along! This STEM kit demonstrates wheels, cranks and motors, a perfect introduction to simple engineering concepts.

3 Hydraulic Cyborg Hand – Build Kit ,  £36.99 £36.99

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Build a water powered wearable hand

Explore hydraulic power and engineering with this innovative Cyborg hand. With clear, illustrated instructions that show how to assemble the pieces, you can take a closer look at how hydraulic power works. Measuring 40cm from wrist to fingertip, it can be adjusted and worn over a left or right hand.

4 Robot – Design and Drill ,  £19.99 £19.99

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Assemble and customise your very own articulated robot

An awesome set combining creativity and construction as you build your very own robot friend! Use the toy screwdriver to fit the colourful plastic bolts onto the sturdy robot body, then decorate with radical robot stickers. Once complete, the robot’s arms, head and upper body can be moved – perfect for imaginative play. The bolts are fully removeable, so the set can be used again and again for truly endless build-and-play fun!

5 Robots in Motion – 116 piece Building Set ,  £49.99 £49.99

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Design and build moving robots

This colourful 116-piece robotics set includes special components for designing and building robots that move and transform. Follow along with the activity guide to build with large chunky pieces.

6 Space Exploration – 4 in 1 Solar Power Kit ,  £16.95 £16.95

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An eco-friendly STEAM building kit to build four moving robot models

Powered by sunlight, the four different space models are easy to make up and build with the various parts, including a solar panel, motor and instructions. See the magic of physics as the robots absorb the solar energy and transfer it into electric power as they move when placed in direct sunlight.

7 Robotics Hook Shot ,  £29.95 £29.95

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Construct a machine that launches balls in a loop

Awesome 250-piece kit – explore kinetic energy and launch balls up a twisting track! This incredible construction kit is easy to assemble and requires no batteries or wires. Simply follow the instructions in the 62-page manual to build the 38cm model, then turn the handle to watch it in motion!

Looking for inspiration for children’s birthday presents? Why not check out our full range of robotic toys. You can also browse by age and category to find the perfect gifts.