--- product_id: 50489180 title: "Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines" brand: "thames & kosmos" price: "NT$12184" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/50489180-thames-and-kosmos-robotics-smart-machines store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # App-controlled via tablet/smartphone Ultrasonic sensor with sonar tech 8 customizable motorized robot models Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines **Brand:** thames & kosmos **Price:** NT$12184 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ€– Code, Build, Conquer: Your Future Robotics Lab in One Kit! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines by thames & kosmos - **How much does it cost?** NT$12184 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/50489180-thames-and-kosmos-robotics-smart-machines) ## Best For - thames & kosmos enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **STEM Learning Meets Play:** Hands-on robotics kit designed to spark curiosity and develop coding & engineering skills. - β€’ **Seamless App Integration:** Control and code your robots wirelessly using an intuitive smartphone/tablet app. - β€’ **Real-Time Sensor Feedback:** Ultrasonic sonar sensor enables obstacle detection and dynamic robot responses. - β€’ **Build & Program 8 Unique Robots:** From bipedal droids to spy bots, unleash creativity with diverse models. - β€’ **Step-by-Step Illustrated Manual:** 64 pages of full-color instructions make complex robotics accessible and fun. ## Overview Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines is an 8-in-1 STEM robotics kit for ages 8+, featuring 230 building pieces to create motorized robots controlled via a free app on tablets or smartphones. Utilizing ultrasonic sonar sensors, kids program real-time obstacle avoidance and interactive behaviors, guided by a detailed 64-page manual. This hands-on kit blends engineering, coding, and play to ignite curiosity and develop future-ready skills. ## Description Igniting curiosity and nurturing skills in kids through fun, challenging, and engaging games and science experiment kits. For the past 22 years, Thames & Kosmos has strived to deliver toys and games that are both engaging and educational. We firmly believe that hands-on exploration is key to nurturing young minds. With a diverse lineup of 100+ products spanning stem toys and kits, tabletop games, magic sets, light-up 3D models, and EXIT games, we are a trusted choice among parents, teachers, and industry experts. Robotics is a vast, thrilling, and sometimes overwhelming interdisciplinary field involving physics, engineering, and computer science. This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customisable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorised machines controlled by programs and an ultrasound sensor. Kids code the programs using an easy, visual programming app on a tablet or smartphone, which connects to the robot models via a wireless Bluetooth connection. The ultrasonic sensor works on the same principle as sonar. It sends out sound waves, which bounce off objects. The sensor interprets the echoes returning to it, and from this detects objects in the path of the sensor. Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor. Build a humanoid robot that walks forward on two legs and pivots to avoid obstacles in its path. An awesome stag beetle model moves backwards or forwards in response to an obstacle, and opens and closes its pincers. Construct a funny crocodile model that wags its tail if no object is in sight, but then opens its giant jaws when an object approaches. Using an additional smartphone and tablet, you can even hack together a cute little spy-bot that roams around and streams video back to the tablet screen. A cool dual-rotor drone model rotates its rotor blades 90 degrees. You can also assemble other fun robots including a robo-dog and robo-dino. After you have learned how the technology works, you can build and program your own robots using the kit’s 230 building pieces. The kit contains building pieces and instructions to : a Bipedal Droid, Spy Bot, Beetle, Crocodile, Tiltrotor Aircraft, Robo Dog, Robotosaurus, and Catapult. After constructing a model, kids can use the free downloadable app to program their creation to walk and move using a smartphone or tablet. The app for Robotics: Smart Machines is It uses feedback from the ultrasonic sensor and program instructions to control the models. The app is free to download from the App Store for iOS devices, or from Google Play for Android devices. Kids get with this kit. They can write their own programs in the app, or use one of the 7 pre-loaded demo programs to get the models moving. Included are instructions on how to create programs to move the motors in the models, as well as to create sound so that when their robot walks, a simple melody plays through their smartphone or tablet. ## Features - This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build eight motorized machines - Requires a tablet or smartphone - Using the app interface, you can program the robots you build to behave based on the feedback coming from the ultrasound sensor - A full-color, 64-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models and teaches them about robotics in the real world - The ultrasonic sensor works on the same principle as sonar ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | 8+ | | Asin | B00TF8Z7C4 | | Battery Description | AA batteries | | Best Sellers Rank | 256,129 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) 2,261 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos | | Country Of Origin | Taiwan | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (342) 4.3 out of 5 stars | | Educational Objective | STEM | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743011489 | | Included Components | Gears, Motors, Robotics | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 42.7 x 29.2 x 8.1 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Thames and Kosmos | 620375 | Robotics: Smart Machines | Program and Control Your Robots With Your Tablets/Smartphones | 8 Models | Ages 8+ | | Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos | | Manufacturer Part Number | 620375 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 30 day warranty against manufacturer defects | | Material Type | Plastic | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 180.0 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 8.0 | | Model Number | 620375 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Set Name | Robotics Smart Machines - 8 in 1 Set | | Size | Pack of 1 | | Sub Brand | Jaws | | Subject | NON-CLASSIFIABLE | | Theme | Robotics and Engineering | | Unit Count | 230.0 count | | Upc | 814743011489 | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** 8+ - **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 42.7 x 29.2 x 8.1 centimetres - **Size:** Pack of 1 - **Theme:** Robotics and Engineering ## Images ![Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812wMvd+vML.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Made in China?** A: This item is made in Taiwan. **Q: Can you get the app on a Kendall fire?** A: Unfortunately, the Robotics: Smart Machines app is not available for Kindle devices. The app requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS (iPhone 4S or later, iPad 3 or later, iPod 5 or later) or Android OS (Android 4.3 or later on a device with Bluetooth 4.0 support). **Q: is there any type of warranty?** A: There is a limited 1-year warranty to protect against manufacturer defects. Additional information can be found here: https://thamesandkosmos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051278433-Thames-Kosmos-Limited-Warranty **Q: are batteries required?** A: Each motor operates on 3-AA batteries. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great kit *by on Reviewed in the United States 13 January 2017* my daughter, 9, loves this set. there are two problems to be aware of -1. her fingers are not strong enough to snap the pieces together, so she needs an adult's help. and2. when she built the catapult she noticed that when it swings down, it is unsteady and the sensor picks up the floor. she says the design is flawed, and so she built supports along the side and under to keep it more stable.as a parent, i can think of one negative, in the app on the tablet, there is not a good explanation of what the arrows and categories mean. my husband had to look on the internet for a booklet to explain what the app features didnow that you know those things, i would say those aren't such bad things and the overall enjoyment from building and using the robots have far outweighed the negatives. the pieces are well made, options are plenty, and having the app at all is very handy. ### ⭐ Sellos de seguridad violados *by on Reviewed in Mexico 11 December 2020* Acabo de recibir mi pedido. Me percate que los sellos fueron violados y al abrir la caja me percate unas piezas no vienen selladas como si estΓ‘s hubieran ido reemplazadas ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Really Cool! *by on Reviewed in Canada 15 January 2019* My kid loved this. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thames & Kosmos | Robotics Smart Machines | Robotics for Kids 8 and up | STEM Kit builds 8 Robots | Full Color Manual to help with assembly | Requires tablet or smartphone | Parents' Choice Gold Award - Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering | Science Experiment & Model Building Kit | Build 26 Models of Structures & Structural Elements | A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner 14.6 Inches - Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/50489180-thames-and-kosmos-robotics-smart-machines](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/50489180-thames-and-kosmos-robotics-smart-machines) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*