Xiaomi is making a Lego-like coding toy robot you can control with your phone

Xiaomi is producing a plastic toy robot that you can assemble into different forms, and control with an app.

Called the Toy Block, the coding toy appears to rely on Lego-like pieces. The kit will come with various other components like wheels, gears and chains, to make your moveable robot come to life.

Xiaomi says the robot will be powered by an ARM Cortex-M3 chip, and will come with sensors such as a gyroscope and be able keep itself upright. The structure will be stable enough to hold up to 3kg while moving forward, its website claims. Read more...