The child can have fun assembling and programming it thanks to 5 play modes (3 offline and 2 via the app). The microphone built into its head is able to pick up handclaps, which you can actually use to control its movements. Endless possibilities: The Mio robot kit offers endless possibilities, allowing you to assemble and program your own real robot while unleashing your creativity and inventing thrilling challenges. In this area, you can arrange commands in sequence, creating actual programming strings and even add conditions. We will use your data to personalise and improve your experience on our digital platforms and to send you relevant products and offers we think you'll love.

Once the items have been dispatched through our service provider your item will take 1-2 working days to arrive. The app communicates with the robot thanks to high-frequency sounds which are associated with commands. I think kids with a specific interest of science or building with electrical parts would particularly benefit from a gift like this. Other offline functions include Follow Me/Escape using infrared sensors to follow hand motions and also a clapping mode – yes! For those fond of technology there’s Mio Robot next generation, an interactive robot that executes commands!

We’ll either send the missing parts ourselves or connect you with the manufacturer so you can get the parts directly from them.

The manual programming function can be used to programme Mio Robot in offline mode thanks to the buttons situated on the electronic board. The manual contains a lot of information on electronics and scientific terms, to become a true expert in robotics. It sparks curiosity, encourages problem-solving skills, and nurtures a passion for science and technology. We worked out the microphone on the robot wasn’t working - clap mod wasn’t responding when we tried it.Approved by the Science Museum and part of the STEM technology (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) makes this a great toy. Please note: a signature is required for most deliveries so please choose an address where someone is in. All in all we really enjoyed this and it was great for my daughter to spend some time with her dad having fun.

Inside the box was lots of electronic components like a circuit board electric motors and the parts to make the body of the robot which felt like decent strength plastic and wasn’t flimsy, also inside was an informative and easy to understand manual. Thanks to the microphone, infrared sensors and lots of challenging play activities, this robot will turn into your inseparable friend. You can have fun planning your robots route to face exciting challenges with your friends, to look for metals with a magnet and to perform many other amazing activities. Friend, teacher, and source of possibilities: Mio is more than just a robot; it's a friend, a teacher, and a source of endless possibilities. Engaging and educational: The illustrated scientific manual included in the kit provides a wealth of information about robotics and electronics, diving into the fascinating world of robotics and helping you become a robotics expert.Larger items, primarily outdoor or ride-on products are shipped directly from Hamleys partners and may take longer to arrive. A newborn could make something more functional and entertaining with a wet flannel and an old sweet wrapper. Required application upload was easy enough and promotes a good understanding of the relationship between hardware and software. Finally, kids can make the experience even more fun and intuitive by downloading the free app - it allows kids to program movement, sounds, and lights with simple block-based programming.