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MRT Robotics Starter 001 Kit with big blocks for early STEM learning ages 4-7
MRT Robotics Starter 001 Kit
Connect block structures and electronic devices. Use the simple motion-switch mainboard to see how a build becomes a moving robot.
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Block structures ยท Electronic devices ยท Motion-switch mainboard ยท Structure and electronics integration
AUD 396.00 per selected set incl. GST ยท shipping shown in order total
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Little hands. Big โI made it!โ moments.
Turn a box of colourful parts into a first world of engineering. Start with familiar shapes, explore stronger structures, then discover wheels, motors and robot movement.
A little project.
A bigger discovery.
Every model gives your child something to make, something to notice and a new question to explore.
Start with a stable structure
Practise connecting parts and notice how a base supports a build.
Explore structural strength
Connect the bridge build with the course lesson on truss structures.
Bring an animal idea to life
Explore how simple parts can represent the shape of an animal robot.
Curiosity comes first.
Understanding grows with every try.
Meet your kit
Get to know the goma board, identify the parts and explore what makes a robot.
Build something familiar
Follow Chair, Table and other early builds to practise connecting parts and reading a model guide.
Discover the โwhyโ
Explore machines, truss structures and animal robots through the matching STEM lessons.
Try your own idea
Rebuild, change a connection and compare the result. Ask: what could I make next?
A first step into making, testing and understanding.
Practise following a guide, solving a problem and explaining what happened. Rebuilding gives each idea another chance.
Something to build.
A way to understand it.
The course begins with the goma board, robot basics and parts, then connects model builds with STEM explanations.
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- A good starting point
- A welcoming first kit for curious beginners who enjoy making things with their hands.
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- Matching equipment
- Matching 001 mainboard and robot kit; check the lesson-specific connection and software requirements.
Follow the selected lessonโs setup and connection instructions. Course access and duration are shown in the included learning section below.
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Choose your kitFree eLearning Access Included
This product includes free eLearning access for the period below. Follow your order and account instructions to activate the included learning.
- 2 Months Full Access: Unlock all lessons across Math Foundations, Coding, and the complete Robotics Course.
- Permanent Access: Core robotics lessons (approximately half) remain unlocked forever โ no subscription required.
- * Access is tied to the account created at purchase and is non-transferable.
Target Skills: Block structures ยท Electronic devices ยท Motion-switch mainboard ยท Structure and electronics integration
Continue Your STEM Journey
After your 2-month bonus period ends, your core lessons stay unlocked. To keep full access to all advanced modules, simply subscribe.
See the possibilities in motion
Kit contents & full specifications
For Kindergarten & Lower Primary Students (Ages 5+)
MRT Robotics Starter 001 is the perfect first step into STEM robotics. This early-stage kit prepares students to learn the fundamentals of engineering and mechanical design through hands-on building. Using large blocks and basic electrical devices, students develop fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and creative problem-solving abilities.
No coding or screen time is required at this stage โ students learn by building, testing, and modifying their robot creations. The kit includes over 52 robot-building projects with step-by-step guides, making it ideal for beginners and young learners exploring STEM concepts for the first time.
Who Is This For?
- Kindergarten and lower primary students (Ages 5+)
- First-time STEM and robotics learners
- Young builders developing fine motor skills and spatial reasoning
- Parents looking for a screen-free, hands-on STEM activity
Learning Focus
- Understanding basic engineering principles and structures
- Hands-on experience with gears, motors, and simple machines
- Developing spatial awareness and creative design skills
- Introduction to coding concepts through Scratch Jr (via eLearning)
- Cause-and-effect relationships through motor-powered robots
- Problem-solving through building and testing
Main Features
- Robotics 001 Robot Kit โ approx. 3 kg
- 52+ robot projects with full build manuals
- Free eLearning access โ 2 months full access + core lessons permanently unlocked
- STEM theory animations, cartoons, storytelling activities, interactive quizzes, and games
- Large, durable blocks suitable for young learners
- No computer required for building activities
Robot Kit Includes
- Mainboard
- Battery case
- DC motor
- Wires
- 3 types of wheels, including caterpillar tracks
- 5 types of gears
- Durable ABS plastic blocks in various sizes and shapes
- Total: 178 parts
Product Information Notice
Product specifications, component counts, colours, packaging, and included accessories may vary slightly due to product updates, supplier changes, packaging revisions, or availability. MRT Robotics makes every reasonable effort to keep product information accurate and up to date. If you require the latest confirmed details before purchase, please contact us directly.
Quantity discounts for robot kits
Previous fixed school packs and their bundled services are no longer offered. Choose the kit quantity you need.
10โ19 sets ยท 5% off
5% off the current product price.
20โ29 sets ยท 8% off
8% off the current product price.
30+ sets ยท 10% off
10% off the current product price.
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