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product_id: 95661687
title: "Robotics Smart Machines: Tracks & Treads | for Kids 8+ | STEM Kit Builds 8 Robots | Color Manual to Help with Assembly | Requires Tablet or Smartphone | Parents' Choice Silver Award"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "VT52757"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/95661687-robotics-smart-machines-tracks-and-treads-for-kids-8-stem
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# Visual programming app 197 building pieces 60-page illustrated manual Robotics Smart Machines: Tracks & Treads | for Kids 8+ | STEM Kit Builds 8 Robots | Color Manual to Help with Assembly | Requires Tablet or Smartphone | Parents' Choice Silver Award

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** VT52757
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🤖 Empower the next-gen innovator with smart, track-driven robotics!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Robotics Smart Machines: Tracks & Treads | for Kids 8+ | STEM Kit Builds 8 Robots | Color Manual to Help with Assembly | Requires Tablet or Smartphone | Parents' Choice Silver Award by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** VT52757 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/95661687-robotics-smart-machines-tracks-and-treads-for-kids-8-stem)

## 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

- • **Build & Code Your Own Robots:** Hands-on STEM fun with 8 customizable motorized models
- • **Award-Winning Educational Kit:** Parents' Choice Silver Award for quality learning
- • **Real-World Robotics in Action:** Includes ultrasonic sensor for obstacle detection & interaction
- • **Visual Programming Made Simple:** Intuitive app for kids to code on tablets or smartphones
- • **Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide:** 60-page color manual ensures smooth assembly and learning

## Overview

Thames & Kosmos Robotics Smart Machines: Tracks & Treads is a STEM kit designed for kids 8 and up, featuring 197 pieces to build 8 motorized robots with continuous tracks. It includes an ultrasonic sensor and a Bluetooth battery box, controlled via a visual programming app on iOS or Android devices. The kit comes with a detailed 60-page manual and has earned the Parents' Choice Silver Award, making it a top-tier educational toy that blends hands-on building with coding skills.

## Description

The latest installment in the award-winning robotics: smart machines line, this version focuses on motorized machines that make use of continuous tracks, also known as tank treads, to move themselves and other objects around. Models are controlled by programs and an ultrasound sensor, so in addition to constructing the machines, you'll also learn how to use the included visual programming app on your tablet or smartphone to code the programs yourself! build a robot with two large continuous tracks that drives around and avoids obstacles in its path. The attentive Tracker Bot model detects your hand, moves toward it, and follows it around. Construct models of real-world smart machines, like a conveyor belt robot that carries small objects and an escalator model that carries objects up to another level. You can also assemble other fun robots including a dozer Bot with a bulldozer attachment on its front end and a fire rescue robot that drives its ladder up close to other objects. Once you understand how the technology works, You can build your own robots using the kit's 197 building pieces and create your own programs in the programming app, which is available on iOS and Android devices (tablet or smartphone required, not included).

Review: A lot of fun - Purchased this for a scout project. All the kids enjoyed using it.
Review: Can't pair with anything - All together no problem, but won't pair with any device

## Features

- This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics.
- Build and program your own Robots using the kit’s 197 building pieces.
- Kids code the programs using an easy, visual programming app on a tablet or smartphone.
- 60-Page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models and teaches them about robotics.
- Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android (not included).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KX8Y5DQ |
| Age Range Description | 8+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #492,416 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,433 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (80) |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743013872 |
| Included Components | Ultrasonic Sensor, Bluetooth Battery Box, Motors, Gears, Building Blocks, Part Separator Tool, Manual |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 19.1 x 3.8 x 13 inches |
| Item Type Name | Science Experiment Kit |
| Item Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 620382 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 620382 |
| Subject | NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Robotics; Assemble; Models; Programming; Customizable |
| Theme | Robotics |
| UPC | 814743013872 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lot of fun
*by T***R on September 22, 2024*

Purchased this for a scout project. All the kids enjoyed using it.

### ⭐ Can't pair with anything
*by M***E on May 5, 2022*

All together no problem, but won't pair with any device

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun but batteries go fast
*by W***Y on January 30, 2020*

Product is very nice and easy to assemble and use. Battery life is very limited with basic alkaline batteries though and I modified it so my daughter could plug in a usb power pack to extend operating time

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*Last updated: 2026-05-04*