LittleBits' Droid Inventor Kit Helps Kids Assemble Star Wars-Inspired Botss
Laura McQuarrie — August 31, 2017 — Life-Stages
References: littlebits.cc & digitaltrends
Alongside the number of inventive DIY kits that it offers to kids, LittleBits is now launching the Droid Inventor Kit, which gives young creative minds the chance to put together incredible mechanical creations inspired by Star Wars.
The new LittleBits kit was developed as part of a collaboration between Disney and Lucasfilm, offering an empowering product that "inspires [young people] to be creators, not just consumers of technology," according to LittleBits CEO Ayah Bdeir.
The kit includes all of the necessary pieces and instructions for building a DIY droid, plus access to how-to videos for some of the more complex steps. When the Droid Inventor Kit is used with the Droid Inventor app, kids are able to send their bots through special Star Wars-themed missions, level up and unlock new capabilities as they learn.
The new LittleBits kit was developed as part of a collaboration between Disney and Lucasfilm, offering an empowering product that "inspires [young people] to be creators, not just consumers of technology," according to LittleBits CEO Ayah Bdeir.
The kit includes all of the necessary pieces and instructions for building a DIY droid, plus access to how-to videos for some of the more complex steps. When the Droid Inventor Kit is used with the Droid Inventor app, kids are able to send their bots through special Star Wars-themed missions, level up and unlock new capabilities as they learn.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Tech Kits - The rise of inventive DIY kits is a growing trend, providing kids with hands-on experiences that empower them to become creators of technology, not just consumers.
2. Star Wars-inspired Education - Inspiration derived from Star Wars-themed missions has helped create educational tools that break away from traditional teaching methods.
3. Integrating Virtual and Physical Play - The combination of physical assembly and virtual reality can create a dynamic play experience that can offer children both learning and entertainment opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Toy Industry - There is room for disruptive innovation to further integrate STEM learning and provide more hands-on, interactive educational tools that inspire creativity and critical thinking.
2. Gamification of Education Industry - The immersive narrative experience in Star Wars-themed missions can offer a new opportunity for educational games that are both engaging and fun to play.
3. Children's Technology Industry - The combination of physical kit builds and virtual reality can potentially redefine the way children interact with technology, opening up endless possibilities for innovation in this industry.
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