Fisher-Price Code 'n Learn Kinderbot, Interactive Preschool Robot Toy

Oh, this little robot is really too cute and fun! He was a Christmas gift for my three year old who is utterly robot obsessed and Kinderbot was the one thing he asked for over and over. We've played with him a few times and he's really fun I think. He's got fun lights, and colors, and sounds. He comes with a little pamphlet that has "secret codes" that you program him with to do things like roll around in different shapes- like circle, pentagon, rhombus, etc. and also explains what the shape looks like. He also has secret codes for things like "walking the dog" which he barks like a dog and rolls around in the directions programmed in the code, or "bulldozer" and makes bulldozer sounds, and "motorcycle" with corresponding sounds. This is also where you incorporate the added shape accessories, and you can set up an obstacle course with those pieces and program him to navigate it. I know, all of this sounds super challenging, but I promise they are VERY simple commands. Most are three buttons. And of course you can come up with your own commands and make him go any directions you want him to! He also makes cute "whoops" sounds if he falls over/gets knocked over. And he rolls very well on carpet. We have a very plush carpet in the living room and he's had no problem getting around. I think it's a very good start for learning how robotics and programming go together. I dont know if it's me or my son who has more fun with this little robot lol.

My nephew loves this little robot! I bought this for him for Christmas because I like getting him things that help him learn and this robot is really good for a wide age range. He is only 3 years old and doesn't yet understand all the functions, but he loves pushing the buttons and making him talk and move around. As he gets older he can discover new things to do with his robot. The coding is very simple and easy for adults, so I know my little nephew will figure it all out eventually. Of all the toys I looked at with this price point, this one seemed the most interesting and fun. I highly recommend this for anyone with a kid 3 - 6 years old.

Great fun for all

I bought this for my 4.5 year old son who is really getting into electronics. The assembly is straight forward and didn't take very long. There is a "secret" code booklet that comes with the robot which tells the user how to code a circle or whatever shape you're going for. You can either follow the codes or make up your own, up to 10 commands. The robot gives good feedback about the code given. If done correctly the robot will do a little dance and praise the coder. I did read in other reviews that it works well on carpet. It does not work well on the carpet we have in our house which is medium pile. Overall, it's a fun gift that introduces basic coding.

My Grandchildren absolutely LOVE the Code and Learn Robot!! They play with him constantly. It does all kinds of things too! Mine are 3 and 1 1/2 years old girls they play with it first now when they are here. They are with me a good bit too not just weekends so it keeps their attention very good purchase you can’t go wrong with it!!

My almost 5 year old loves this robot. He really likes all robots from Wally to Transformers. I thought this robot looked a little too babyish for him if that makes sense. But he really loves it and it is definitely good for a wide age range. I gave it to him for Christmas and he hasn’t stopped playing with it. I purchased it from amazon weeks before Christmas. He then found it in a picture of amazons toy catalog and was sooo excited and asked for it. But he didn’t yet know it was already under the tree. My kid is very hyper and struggles to focus on something for long amounts of time. This thing engages him and keeps his attention. He listens to the commands and he’s able to achieve some of the robots codes already. He would have gotten bored with any other toy and he’s not bored of this yet. I really recommend this toy for boys and girls.

It took me 30+ minutes to get the robot out of the packaging, another 30 to figure out what it does, and a trip to CVS to get the four C batteries it requires. (Batteries included? Not really. First instruction says replace them immediately.) I was not happy. Despite that start, the robot does a whole lot more than you would guess from the box and instructions: fun preprogrammed actions, code-yourself movements, and a “challenge” quiz that gets progressively harder. Fun lights, music, dance moves. It’s cute, actually, and sturdy, too. My five year old grandson got it all quickly — a useful intro to coding. His three year old brother will get even more years of use from the second one I ordered today.

My daughter absolutely loves this robot. She is 3 and doesn't really understand all of the features yet, but can easily play with it and make it move around. It's great that it can grow with her (i.e. the challenge mode) and she can practice her coding skills later on. It seems like a great buy so far!