The Boost kit serves up 847 pieces, which can be used to build five different designs, including a guitar and a traditional, humanoid robot. The building is only half the challenge, however.

Thirteen-year-old Sierra is one of about 30 members on Team 1720 PhXTGears, a local robotics team that shows kids how to use tools to build robots for competition.

The best robot kits: Reviews & Recommendations Looking to purchase a robotics kit but unsure where to begin? We’ve handpicked the best robot-building kits to suit a variety of skill levels.

A new STEM-friendly Lego set teaches kids how to construct their own robots and learn computer coding while they do it.

The best robot kit for younger kids, Lego Boost turns programming into a game your child will want to play.

Robot kits can help children learn to build as well as to code. Based on our testing, here are the best kits for every age and skill level.

Discover the fascinating process of creating a spider robot right at home with our easy-to-follow guide! This video takes you step by step through the materials needed and the assembly process. Learn ...

We review ClicBot, a STEM-toy robot construction kit aimed at kids age 8 and up, though there’s enough sophistication here that it’ll engage geeky adults as well–whether or not they have kids.

DIY robots are becoming the gateway to coding. Over the last couple of years, a new wave of cute-faced bots has taken shape to make programming languages fun for kids. Instead of dense textbooks ...

Brooklyn Robot Foundry's Jenny Young showed us how to build a tiny Mars Rover for under $25. You’ll get into the basics of electrical circuitry, motors, and lighting—perfect for kids over 7.

Robot kits can help children learn to build as well as to code. Based on our testing, here are the best kits for every age and skill level.