So far like it for the ease of use.. My daughter 14 and son 6 are having some fun with it.. Not fully convinced to give it a 5 start there are some limitations and frustration when you have to start all over as it freezes up but overall a fun toy and for the money it is OK.
I bought this for my nephew for Christmas. I was looking through the coding things and stumbled upon this. I was hesitant at first as he is very smart, but gets easily distracted or bored as he completes things quickly. After reading the reviews I decided to get it for him. The second he opened it and I told him what it did he got VERY excited and abandoned all his other gifts and went straight to his computer to play. He spent the rest of the night having so much fun coding his own games. He though it was the coolest thing ever. He even kept calling me over to see what he built. I never felt so accomplished as an Aunt! My sister texted me today to tell me I won Christmas as he is STILL playing it! The only thing I’m worried about is there not being enough things for him to do— making it so he finishes it all in two or three days and then abandons it. But for the price, learning ability, and happiness on his face I’ll take it! I’m happy that he is having fun with it while learning to code. I would most certainly recommend this to anybody that knows a kid like him. (And at 8 years old he was able to do it mostly all on his own, the only thing that I had to do is help him fix some things when he got too excited and skipped reading a part of the instructions.) -Skylar Monella
Love Kano! My son has learned so much and this add on is a wonderful experience. It give more depth to the programming that he has already done. The Kano support staff is the best I've ever seen! They are prompt in responding to questions, bugs and user error! Can't say enough wonderful things about this company!
super fun for the price. A little gimmicky, and somewhat limited in what my daughter can create with it...but it's a great way to start thinking about interactivity in programming. Would recommend and buy as a gift. [Programmer father of 9yo]
My 5 year old loves Kano - he was able to start dragging and dropping code blocks in the Kano App to program the motion sensor immediately. The intuitive User Interface just makes sense to him! Whilst a deeper understanding of coding will come over time, this has definitely accelerated his learning. Thanks Kano!
Feature Product
- Build an infrared sensor that detects distance and direction. Comes with step-by-step book, sensor, cable, sucker-pad, stickers, and free Kano app
- Learn to code step-by-step with 30+ Creative challenges
- Make art, games and music controlled with a wave of your hand
- Endless play with Kano world. Remix 500, 000+ creations Made by a creative community
- Plug and play. Works with Mac, PC, Linux and any Kano computer kit. Ages 6+
Description
Build an infrared sensor that detects distance and direction. With playful step-by-step challenges, learn to code by making music and games, controlled with a wave of your hand, or foot, or nose. Simple, fun, and for everyone.
My son received the motion sensor kit as a gift. He enjoys coding on scratch, but we weren’t ready to invest in a robot to code. With this kit, he interacts with his code instead of just seeing it on a computer screen. He doesn’t play with it a lot but enjoys it.
exactly what the nephew wanted...so how can I complain...besides, I wouldn't know how as I've no idea what this does! =)
My kids are addicted and I love that they're learning new skills.
Fun!
Good but probably best for the 10-11 age range. My 15 yr old enjoyed it but says he's too old for it. Will keep around for his younger brothers.
