You can use the microphone to command it by simply clapping your hands, while the push-button panel on the robot’s back can be used to program its route. I think kids with a specific interest of science or building with electrical parts would particularly benefit from a gift like this. This game, inspired by the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) methodology, helps to develop manual skills, intelligence and creativity.

The free app has two play sections: coding, to learn the principles of block-based programming, and real time, to control movements, sounds and light effects. Larger items, primarily outdoor or ride-on products are shipped directly from Hamleys partners and may take longer to arrive. The app communicates with the robot thanks to high-frequency sounds which are associated with commands.In addition, thanks to its large range of interchangeable components in the set, you can turn it to your liking.

A newborn could make something more functional and entertaining with a wet flannel and an old sweet wrapper. Equipped with an innovative ultrasound sensor, it can detect distance from objects, enabling the robot to avoid obstacles and also use its magnetic arm to pick up metal. You can use the microphone to command it by simply clapping your hands, while the push-button panel on the robot's back can be used to programme its route.Mio Robot interacts with the child’s hand: it follows the hand when it is more than 20 cm away and flees frightened when it is very close!