As tech advances, so do toys. Now, Legos and other low-tech toys have combined with high-tech robots that help turn learning about engineering, coding, and math into fun. In addition to STEM literacy, ...

Those smart techie folks at Carnegie Mellon University have put together a program aimed at boosting young students' interest in computer science with the hopes that they can convince more teenagers ...

This STEM toy can help your child get excited about learning. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Want a fun STEM toy that will teach a child to build robots and write code? This palm-size DIY robotic dog is ...

To get ahead in the 21st century, children not only need to be able to use technology but to develop it. That's why so many parents want their kids to learn how to code, and there's no better way to ...

My five- and seven-year-old constantly fight over who gets the iPad first. We have one, and they get to use it in tiny doses, usually when I'm at my wit's end. Their favorite app? ScratchJr, MIT's ...

ATLANTA — Kids stuck in the hospital have to deal with disorders, diseases and illnesses, conditions that at times prevent being able to join special events offered just for patients. Treatments could ...

Introducing a robot into the classroom is a surefire way to grab students’ attention–but robots do more than excite. When educators use programmable robots for K-12 learning, they’re helping students ...

TOKYO — Japan, home of the “kawaii” cult of cute, has always had a soft spot for companion robots, in contrast to the more industrial or mechanical types used for assembly lines, surgeries and ...

Tech toys are no longer just for kids; they’ve become a family activity. Though STEM toys like Lego Mindstorms have been around for years, more and more brands are looking to encourage the next wave ...

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Dynamite has picked up the greatest crossover you didn't see coming, Robots vs. Princesses #1. Heading up this grand mash-up of fantasy and sci-fi is the ...