Makeblock's Airblock Drone Toy Can Be Programmed to Do Different Stunts
Joey Haar — October 20, 2016 — Life-Stages
References: kickstarter & theverge
Airblock, a new drone and hovercraft toy from Makeblock, isn't just another mindless drone toy for kids. Rather, Airblock is a modular device that can fly just as ably as any other drone toy while teaching kids about coding in order to carry out new and interesting stunts.
The Airblock coding system is similar to Scratch, a drag-and-drop coding language that has become popular in coding education for kids because of its relative similarity to the technology that kids use every day. Through the coding system, kids can put together routines for their drone, and they can even use the code to invent completely novel stunt patterns.
As a drone, Airblock comes with a control core and six magnetically attaching rotors that link onto the hexagonal core. With a different core module, the rotors can be attached to turn Airblock into a hovercraft for water maneuvers.
The Airblock coding system is similar to Scratch, a drag-and-drop coding language that has become popular in coding education for kids because of its relative similarity to the technology that kids use every day. Through the coding system, kids can put together routines for their drone, and they can even use the code to invent completely novel stunt patterns.
As a drone, Airblock comes with a control core and six magnetically attaching rotors that link onto the hexagonal core. With a different core module, the rotors can be attached to turn Airblock into a hovercraft for water maneuvers.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Drone Toys - The trend of modular drone toys allows for creativity and customization while teaching kids about coding.
2. Coding Education for Kids - The trend of using drag-and-drop coding languages like Scratch enables kids to easily learn and apply coding skills in a fun and interactive way.
3. Multi-function Drones - The trend of multi-function drones, such as ones that can transform into hovercrafts, offers new and exciting possibilities for aerial and water-based stunts.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of modular drone toys by developing innovative products that combine playfulness and educational value.
2. Coding Education - The coding education industry can take advantage of the trend of using drag-and-drop coding languages by creating interactive learning platforms and resources for kids.
3. Drone Technology - The drone technology industry can explore the trend of multi-function drones to develop new and versatile aerial and aquatic drone solutions for various applications.
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