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product_id: 19184432
title: "Thames & Kosmos | Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "¥37486"
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# Bluetooth app control via smartphone/tablet Ultrasonic sensor for real-time obstacle detection 8 customizable motorized robots Thames & Kosmos | Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** ¥37486
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🤖 Unlock the future of play with smart robots that think, move, and wow!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos | Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** ¥37486 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/19184432-thames-and-kosmos-robotics-smart-machines-robotics-for-kids-8)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Build 8 Unique Robots:** Dive into hands-on STEM with eight motorized, programmable machines that spark creativity and engineering skills.
- • **Real-World Sensor Tech:** Ultrasonic sonar sensor enables robots to detect and react to obstacles dynamically, bringing robotics to life.
- • **Intuitive Visual Programming:** Use a sleek app interface to code robot behaviors effortlessly—no prior coding experience needed.
- • **Award-Winning STEM Experience:** Parents' Choice Gold Award winner—trusted by educators and loved by kids for inspiring future innovators.
- • **Step-by-Step Full-Color Manual:** A 64-page illustrated guide ensures smooth assembly and deepens understanding of robotics concepts.

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Robotics Smart Machines kit offers kids aged 8+ an immersive STEM experience by enabling them to build and program eight motorized robots using a Bluetooth-connected app. Featuring an ultrasonic sensor for obstacle detection and a comprehensive 64-page color manual, this award-winning kit combines hands-on assembly with real-world robotics principles, fostering creativity, coding skills, and engineering curiosity.

## Description

Robotics is a vast, thrilling, and sometimes overwhelming interdisciplinary field involving physics, engineering, and computer science. This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorized machines controlled by programs and an ultrasound sensor. Kids code the programs using an easy, visual programming app on a tablet or smartphone, which connects to the robot models via a wireless Bluetooth connection. The ultrasonic sensor works on the same principle as sonar. It sends out sound waves, which bounce off objects. The sensor interprets the echoes returning to it, and from this detects objects in the path of the sensor. Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor. Build a humanoid robot that walks forward on two legs and pivots to avoid obstacles in its path. An awesome stag Beetle model moves backwards or forwards in response to an obstacle, and opens and closes its pincers. Construct a funny Crocodile model that wags its tail If no object is in sight, but then opens its giant jaws when an object approaches. Using an additional smartphone and tablet, You can even hack together a cute little spy-bot that roams around and streams video back to the tablet screen. A full-color, 64-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble All of the models and teaches them about robotics in the real world. The visual programming language allows you to command the robots' Motors to move at different times, different power levels, in different directions, and in response to the data from the sensor. Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android. Check the app stores for compatibility and device requirements.

Review: Good product fast delivery - Very good product my kids love it
Review: A lot of fun! - I am only halfway through this kit, but I'm really having a wonderful time! The assembly directions are somewhat complex but are totally doable. The bluetooth controls work pretty well, although my bluetooth connection seem to disconnect frequently. The operational programs all seem to work, they're quite amusing, and I'm looking forward to figuring out how to program the unit myself!!!! Overall, I'd say this is a great hands-on introduction to this subject! Very giftable!!! My only reservation is the price: I got it on sale, and I'm sure I'm not the first one to broach this subject. Otherwise, I'm very pleased!!!

## Features

- This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorized machines.
- Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor.
- A full-color, 64-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models and teaches them about robotics in the real world.
- The ultrasonic sensor works on the same principle as Sonar.
- Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android (not included).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TF8Z7C4 |
| Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #168,201 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,719 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (664) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item model number | 620375 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 16.8 x 11.5 x 3.2 inches |
| Release date | August 1, 2015 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Made in China?**
A: This item is made in Taiwan.

**Q: Can you get the app on a Kendall fire?**
A: Unfortunately, the Robotics: Smart Machines app is not available for Kindle devices. The app requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS (iPhone 4S or later, iPad 3 or later, iPod 5 or later) or Android OS (Android 4.3 or later on a device with Bluetooth 4.0 support).

**Q: is there any type of warranty?**
A: There is a limited 1-year warranty to protect against manufacturer defects. Additional information can be found here: https://thamesandkosmos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051278433-Thames-Kosmos-Limited-Warranty

**Q: are batteries required?**
A: Each motor operates on 3-AA batteries.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product fast delivery
*by S***N on October 28, 2025*

Very good product my kids love it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lot of fun!
*by S***N on March 31, 2021*

I am only halfway through this kit, but I'm really having a wonderful time! The assembly directions are somewhat complex but are totally doable. The bluetooth controls work pretty well, although my bluetooth connection seem to disconnect frequently. The operational programs all seem to work, they're quite amusing, and I'm looking forward to figuring out how to program the unit myself!!!! Overall, I'd say this is a great hands-on introduction to this subject! Very giftable!!! My only reservation is the price: I got it on sale, and I'm sure I'm not the first one to broach this subject. Otherwise, I'm very pleased!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Customer Service!
*by D***6 on December 20, 2018*

We received this product last night and began to build it this morning. Within 30 minutes of playing with it, one of the two wheel motors failed, only one motor would work in both forward and reverse. We contacted the Thames & Kosmos customer service and described how we troubleshot the problem and how we came to the conclusion that the motor was indeed bad. I didn't think I would hear anything back from this company due to the holiday season, I was wrong. Within 60 minutes of posting on their site, we got a reply back from the manufacturer. They stated that they would send out a replacement motor to us at no charge, which is great. I was really impressed with their response time! My kids really love the product, and were able to change the position of the sensors to allow the robot to still use the sensors but in the reverse direction. It is not ideal, but at least they can play with it. The app that you use to program the robot is amazing, my kids were able quickly navigate the system and put their robot into action. Aside from the motor failing so quickly, I wish the robot could move a little quicker. We are using it on hardwood floors and it is still slow. We have used the Dash Robot system in the past, and this little guy is way quicker. Overall its a good product, we look forward to maximizing the potential of our new robot.

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