Making a wearable device can be a difficult task even for an adult, but the company that brought us the BBC micro:bit has just released a maker-based toy for kids ages eight to 16 that will let them develop their own.
London-based start-up, Technology Will Save Us, the company behind the new toy, was initially responsible for engaging the curiosity and interests of young people through the design and out- of-the-box experience of the BBC micro:bit.
The Mover Kit is the company’s first new product in two years and comes with all of the components needed to assemble a wearable device: LEDs, printed circuit board, re-chargeable battery, a snap-band for wrist attachment, and more.
The device aims to teach kids basic programming skills, as well as more about electronics and how to solve problems with computational thinking.
According to the company, playing and making are some of the best ways for children to learn and acquire new skills. It designed the Mover Kit with the help of 300 children, who tested different prototypes and then the company made adjustments based on their responses.
Tech Will Save Us has launched the product on Kickstarter today. Its kit includes everything needed to make a wearable in 15 minutes, play with it for hours and then access the company’s “Make” platform which is filled with challenges, additional projects, and games.
Currently, you can snag a kit for an early-bird price of $45. Shipping is expected by October of this year.
“Kids who might want to get involved in making with digital technologies are left behind,” said Bethany Koby, co-founder and CEO of Technology Will Save Us. “We are on a mission to spark the creative imagination of young people using hands-on technology. Our award winning make it yourself kits and digital tools help kids, and the adults that love them, to make, play, code and invent using technology.”
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