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George L

George writes straight-talk robotics guides for parents. He cuts through marketing hype to answer what matters: will your kid use this, or will it collect dust? His reviews focus on age-appropriate picks, realistic expectations, and budget options.

Miko 3 AI Robot

Miko 3 AI Robot

Your five-year-old started asking Alexa real questions and you thought: there must be something better. Miko 3 is an AI robot that tries to be that thing. It partly succeeds, but only with the subscription, only on Wi-Fi, and only if your child speaks clearly enough for it to hear.

Eilik Interactive Robot

A desktop robot that giggles, sulks, and panics when you pick it up. Eilik doesn't teach coding or grow with your child, but for five-to-eight-year-olds who want a pet with a personality rather than a project, it's one of the most charming options at £140.

Code & Go Robot Mouse

Your child typed 'coding toy' into your search bar and you drowned in primary-coloured boxes with STEM on them. The Code & Go Robot Mouse is one of the simplest ways to find out if your child has genuine interest in programming or is just chasing the novelty of a thing that moves.

LEGO Boost: Review

LEGO Boost combines building with coding for kids 7-12. You build five models with motors and sensors, then program them through an app. It teaches real coding concepts through play - no typing required.

Loona AI Robot Dog, KEYi Tech: Review

AI-powered companion robot made by KEYi Tech, a Chinese robotics company. The app "Hello Loona" runs on iOS and Android. Loona is not a STEM education tool that happens to be cute. It's a companion robot that happens to have some educational features bolted on.

SPIKE Prime: Review

Your child wants the kit, the sensors, the code. SPIKE Prime delivers all three, but LEGO is retiring it. The hardware is excellent, the learning is real, and the ecosystem has a five-year window. Buy it with eyes open or wait for what replaces it in April 2026.

Miebely Magnetic Transforming Robot, Gorilla Robot Action Figure - Review

Your child wants something that transforms. The Miebely Gorilla Robot snaps together magnetically, pulls apart without tears, and converts between a gorilla, a bull, vehicles, and a full robot. It's not coding. It's not STEM. It's a well-built action figure with clever magnets.