Makeblock’s mBot is an excellent toy for young programmers looking to challenge their knowledge and electronics skill in ...

Toy robots are nothing new. In the 1980s, the R2D2-like Tomy Verbot or the clunky Milton Bradley Big Trak let kids program their movements or actions using voice commands or a keypad. The marketing ...

Tech toys are no longer just for kids; they’ve become a family activity. Though STEM toys like Lego Mindstorms have been around for years, more and more brands are looking to encourage the next wave ...

If the death of Jibo taught us anything, it's that it doesn't take much for humans to become emotionally attached to their robot companions. But I suppose that's something we learned when Roomba ...

Hospitals can be a stressful place, especially for kids, and all that anxiety can actually affect how quickly they recover. One hospital is taking a high-tech approach to keeping kids comfortable.

Training interactive robots may one day be an easy job for everyone, even those without programming expertise. Roboticists are developing automated robots that can learn new tasks solely by observing ...

California startup Embodied announced that it will release a new robot for children. Embodied calls the robot, Moxie, an "animate," because it's designed as a companion for children, capable of ...

The 18 must-have toys on every kid’s 2025 wishlist - It’s never too early for the shopping-savvy. These are the toys most ...