Zivko The Robot

Was fun to assemble and play with for 30-year-old

Fun toy! Great robot to build at home. You do need to have a couple of tools not included to clip and clean each piece. It works fabulous and super cute to watch it navigate thru mazes. Great for young engineers

The Elenco Teach Tech - Zivko The Robot is a fantastic addition to the world of STEM learning toys for kids aged 10 and above. This interactive and A/I capable robot provides an engaging assembly experience that combines education with fun. The assembly process, while a bit time-consuming, proved to be an enjoyable challenge. It not only encourages hands-on learning but also develops patience and problem-solving skills. However, it's worth noting that this may not be suitable for those lacking the patience to assemble such items. Once assembled, Zivko's infrared sensor capabilities add an interactive element that sparks curiosity. The robot responds to its surroundings, creating an immersive play experience. It's a clever way to introduce kids to basic principles of robotics and artificial intelligence in an accessible and enjoyable manner. On the downside, the need for 4 AAA batteries (not included) may catch some by surprise. It's advisable to have them on hand before beginning the assembly process to avoid any interruptions in the excitement. Overall, the Elenco Teach Tech - Zivko The Robot is a good product that successfully merges education and play. It's an ideal choice for kids with an interest in STEM subjects and a willingness to engage in the assembly process. While I wouldn't recommend it for those who lack patience for assembling such items, for the right audience, it provides a valuable and entertaining learning experience.

My 12-year-old was so excited for this Christmas present. He and his father spent several hours putting it together, which he did enjoy. But then when it was finally assembled, it did not even do the very few simple things that it was supposed to. It is very noisy. It does not follow him. It certainly does not go around anything. Super boring. Oh and after putting it together, they had to take it apart three times to try to figure out why it did not work properly. It’s going back. Boo-hoo.

I thought I was purchasing a robot that would come in a box, and all I'd have to do is turn it in, but that's not true. You literally have to put the whole thing together. 4 AAA batteries are needed, they are not included. The instructions are extremely clear, no words just pictures. You will need a very tiny Phillips head screwdriver, like the ones that come in an eye glass repair kit. It says you'll need a diagonal cutter for trimming the burrs off, but I didn't need them. I just chewed them off. If you're able to follow directions pretty well, then it should be fairly easy. All the parts are lettered and numbered. DO NOT CUT THE PLASTIC PARTS IN ADVANCE, because you won't be able to identify the parts when it comes time to use them. When you get to step 2 there will be a tiny gap after installing the motor with connecter (part P13) don't worry that it's not 100% flush. I did that part twice because I thought I messed up, but I didn't.

A fun project for several hours for my 8 year old granddaughter’s first real “build”. Frankly legs only noisily vibrated with no movement if the robot when finished but lights did blink and that was close enough to be something of a success. It was fun and challenging and just to get the lights to blink brought joy and a sense of accomplishment to GD. there is no way to check the motor and related moving parts until it’s complete and there is no easy way back if it just sits and vibrates. One other note- there is no AI component to this at all despite description. I see from other comments that customer service is good and I have requested a reply. Will adjust review if I get help.

Amazing customer service! I have reached out 2x trying to replacement parts that have snapped from my son trying to “take apart” parts of the robot and they have sent them to me, free of charge, no questions asked! I will say this robot is definitely for older children as my 4 year old is a little too rough and I had to spend all of the time putting it together, but it is adorable. I would definitely purchase from this company in the future!

After reading some of the negative reviews before purchasing this for a fun project with my 9 year old I was a little skeptical of getting this, however, I was surprised by the detail of the instructions and the ease of installation along with the quality of parts for the price. It is definitely a parent child project as my 9 year old wouldn't have been able to do it themself, but after a few hours it worked great the motion sensors work very well. The sound level of the robot is not near as loud as some of the reviews made it seem to be. For the price, it is a great value. Make sure you have small wire cutters as you will need them to cut out the parts and remove the burrs.