Build, code, and play with your very own robotic reptile with the Thames & Kosmos My Robotic Pet Coding Chameleon! This hands-on robotics and coding STEM kit for kids combines model building, programming, sensors, and animal-inspired engineering into one seriously cool robotic pet.

Once assembled, the chameleon responds to its environment using a color sensor, infrared sensor, and RGB LEDs. Kids can explore three different play modes. In Coding Mode, use the included action cards to program sequences of movements without needing a phone, tablet, or computer. Wild Mode lets the chameleon react to its surroundings, change color, and use its moving tongue, while Pet Mode creates an interactive robotic companion that responds to commands and touch.

Beyond the fun, kids get an introduction to coding, programming, robotics, sensors, engineering, and biomimicry—the idea of using solutions found in nature to inspire technology. It's an impressive STEM gift for kids who love robots, coding toys, reptiles, science kits, and hands-on building projects.

Details:

• Build-your-own interactive robotic chameleon
• Screen-free coding with included action cards
• Features color and infrared sensors
• RGB LEDs allow the robot to change colors
• Includes Coding, Wild, and Pet play modes
• Moving eyes, jaw, legs, and retractable tongue create lifelike movement
• Teaches coding, robotics, programming, sensors, and biomimicry
• Recommended for ages 8+ with assistance; older kids can build more independently
• Requires 4 AAA batteries, not included
• From Thames & Kosmos