Toysmith Smart Robot 3658

The Toysmith Smart Robot 3658 is a unique kit perfect for budding scientists. You can build this robot with younger children, and be fascinated as it changes direction anytime it comes across something in its path. You will be amazed at the way it seems to have a brain. The kit includes everything you need such as motor, housing, frame, gears, body, and battery, and the domed robot will definitely be something to watch as it goes around the house. You can even put it inside a maze and watch it try to escape.

Product Features and Specifications:

• The robot kit is perfect for budding scientists;
• The domed robot is designed to change direction every time it comes across an obstacle to its path;
• The kit comes with the housing, gears, motor, body, and frame;
• The robot also requires 1 AA battery that is not included;
• A small Phillips screwdriver is also needed for assembly.

Toysmith Smart Robot 3658 Review:

The customers who reviewed this robot gave it an average rating of 3.6 stars.

One user who felt it was a bit overpriced still found it interesting. He was fascinated with the way the robot rolled around and when it hit anything, it then moved away. He also appreciated how the trouble shooting guide was helpful in pinpointing problems. Another buyer got this for her son and he reportedly loved it and even brought it to school to show his friends. She liked how the toy helped kids love math and science. Other reviewers also described it as easy to put together, and it was also found to be highly educational and a great stepping stone to inspire youngsters in their interest in robotics. Another buyer shared how he had fun assembling it and managed to learn a bit about robotics. Another buyer was pleasantly surprised at the fun factor, especially for the low price; although she commented that it was not truly a robot without the problem-solving skills, she liked the way it could get around the issue of the obstacles in its path. Another buyer who got it for his 6-year-old commented that the robot seemed to be more suited for older kids. Of course, in reality he was referring to himself for having more fun with it.

Meanwhile, the reviewers who were not too happy basically complained about not getting the robot to work. One of them had problems with an underpowered motor, while another one did not even know why it would not work. Another buyer shared how the robot lasted all of two months.

Despite these issues, though, which were likely defective units or even possibly a problem with the assembly, we believe you will have a riot with this robot. As such we would highly recommend it for your model-slash-mechanical-assembly hobby or even as a gift to inspire young ones to nurture an interest in science. For the price, the educational value definitely cannot be compared.