TinkerBots set to blow through $100K fundraising goal | Indiegogo

by John Payne

15 April 2014

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“TinkerBots is a toy building set with easy-to-add robotics that make it possible for children and adults to create an endless number of toy robots simply by snapping together TinkerBots’ patented Power Brain, kinetic modules and passive pieces, and even Lego bricks. No wiring or programming required.”

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