Editor’s pick
Sphero indi At-Home Learning Kit
A little robot car kids program with colored cards
Typical price $100+ View on Amazon
Wonder Workshop Dash Robot
A responsive robot that grows from drag-and-drop to real coding.
Best for kids who want to grow from driving a robot to coding it.
$189.99Wonder Workshop list price
This is Wonder Workshop’s own list price (checked November 13, 2026). Amazon’s price is often lower; tap above for today’s price. Paid link: Electroys may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Listing verified October 28, 2026. See Wonder Workshop’s product page.
At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 6+
- Price
- $189.99 list price
- Screen needed
- iOS/Android tablet or phone
- Batteries
- Rechargeable
- Adult help
- Varies
- Play style
- Solo or together
- What it is
- Dash robot
- Great for
- Holiday, Birthday, Classroom
Dash rolls, turns its head, lights up, makes sounds and responds to voices and obstacles. Using free apps on a phone or tablet, kids start by driving it, then build programs with picture blocks and later Blockly to make it navigate rooms and react to its surroundings.
Why we picked it
- 01Several apps form a clear progression from simple to more advanced coding
- 02Sensors let kids write programs that react to sound and obstacles
- 03Rechargeable battery
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
You might also like
More for ages 6–8 More picks like this.
Editor’s pick
Makeblock mBot2 Coding Robot
Build a sensor robot, then code it from Scratch to Python
About $150brand list price View on Amazon
Sphero BOLT+ Coding Robot
A sensor-packed robot ball with a screen kids can program
About $200brand list price View on Amazon
Makeblock mBot Ultimate 10-in-1 Robot Kit
Metal robot kit that rebuilds into ten machines, including an arm
About $400brand list price View on Amazon