Ever since Buck Rogers in the 1930’s, children have been fascinated with science and robots. Today there is a toy robot kit for children of all ages. Toy robot kits range from simple kits using a pop can to complex high-level kits involving a bit of soldering.

A toy robot kit is a great gift idea for Christmas or birthdays, and even for the child who wants to enter into the school science fair. Here are some of the most popular toy robot kits today:

Really popular with children is the Hexbug Nano Habitat Set by Innovations First Labs, Inc. The Hexbug Nano Habitat comes with 4 unique Hex Cells and an assortment of multi-shape pieces with working doors to create your own unusual habitat. The Hexbug Nanos look like real bugs and propel themselves along with vibrations. Children will play for hours with this set. Additional Hexbug Nano Sets are available to add to this toy robot kit.

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OWI is the leader in educational robotic toy kits. The OWI Robotic Arm Edge is designed for children ages 10 years and up. Once the Robotic Arm is built, there are many commands such as open and close, gripping an object, reaching and lifting to send to the arm through the control console and cable. This toy robot kit has software that can be purchased separately and used to expend the OWI Robotic Arm Edge’s capabilities.

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Turn an empty soda pop can into a toy robot with this Toysmith 4M Tin Can Robot kit. This toy robot kit comes with all the parts to turn a soda can into a walking robot. All you need to supply is an empty soda can, screwdriver and 1 AA battery. Do you have more than one child ages 8 to 15 in your family? Then purchase one Tin Can Robot Kit for each of them and see how many different styles of robots they create.

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The Elenco Escape Robot Kit introduces children to the world of artificial intelligence and robotics. Any aspiring young engineer or scientist will love the capabilities of this toy robot kit. Once built using a soldering kit (must be purchased separately), the Escape Robot operates on 2 sets of legs and a microprocessor which allows it to maneuver around obstacles and through mazes.

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Some of the toy robot kits may need adult help to read the the instructions, and to teach your child how to use special tools such as a soldering tool.   The Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit comes with the tool and supplies needed to put togethera Elenco toy robot.

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