{"product_id":"hatchling-robotics-kit","title":"Hatchling Robotics Kit","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185748768 BCX8\"\u003ePlease note that Hatchling uses micro:bit as its processor; you must have a micro:bit to operate the kit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185748768 BCX8\"\u003eShipping in October 2026. Preorder today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 155, 171);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIDS' \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eFIRST ROBOTICS EXPERIENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce young learners to robotics, coding, and engineering through hands-on, creative play. Designed specifically for children ages 5 and up, the Hatchling Robotics Kit empowers students to build interactive projects using everyday craft materials, cardboard, and real robotic components. From storytelling and science investigations to engineering challenges and art projects, Hatchling helps students bring ideas from any subject area to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith intuitive design and age-appropriate programming tools, Hatchling makes computational thinking, coding, and engineering accessible and engaging for young learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach reusable kit makes 1 robot\/project and serves 1-3 students\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatchling Nest controller x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage case with organizers x1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Light x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairy Lights x1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo (180° rotation) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor (360° rotation) x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicro:bit LED Display \u0026amp; speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance Sensor x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Sensor x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Button x1\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardboard Tools \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews x20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts x20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuts x10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-Brackets x5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaster x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Tool x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Saw x1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Young Learners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the kit is the Hatchling Nest, a rechargeable robotics controller designed specifically for elementary students. Hatchling's plug-and-play design makes setup simple and frustration-free. Components connect using durable block-end cables that easily snap into any port. There is no need to match specific sensors or outputs to designated ports—the system automatically recognizes connected components and instantly displays them within the coding environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTeacher-Requested Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students build programs, code is automatically and continuously transferred to the Hatchling Nest via Bluetooth. \u003cstrong\u003eNo download step required!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatchling stores the latest version of the code and \u003cstrong\u003econtinues running independently—even after disconnecting!\u003c\/strong\u003e This allows students to create projects that can be displayed, tested, and shared without remaining connected to a device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith up to \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 hours of battery life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, students can create, test, and refine projects over multiple class periods before needing to recharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Coding Experiences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the programming environment that best fits your students:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHatchicons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcon-based coding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo progressive learning levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for emerging readers and early coders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHatchblox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock-based coding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduces foundational coding concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports more advanced programming projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTeaching Resources Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatchling is supported by a robust collection of free educator and student resources designed to help teachers confidently implement robotics across the curriculum, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum planning tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgramming tutorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent project inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're introducing coding for the first time or expanding an existing STEM program, the Hatchling Robotics Kit provides everything needed to inspire creativity and computational thinking in young learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a whole flock of Hatchlings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.crexo.com\/collections\/birdbrain-technologies\/products\/hatchling-robotics-flock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 155, 171);\"\u003eHatchling Flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of 4 Hatchling Robotics Kits plus a set of cardboard hand tools and connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider the \u003ca 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