SAVE $29: As of March 31, the ELEGOO Tumbller Robot Kit is $55.99 — $29 off its $84.99 list price in the Amazon Spring Sale.
It’s the final hours of Amazon’s Spring Sale, and the clock is ticking down on deals I didn’t know I needed until 10 minutes ago. Case in point: the ELEGOO Tumbller robot kit. It’s a self-balancing, LED-blinking, obstacle-dodging STEM toy that’s somehow only $55.99 (down from $84.99), and I’m seriously considering buying one just to justify my Prime membership.
This thing isn’t just cute, it’s clever. Once you build it using the step-by-step illustrated manual (which even I could probably follow without crying), it comes to life with features like auto-follow, bouncing mode, and a light show straight out of a Daft Punk concert. You can even control it via an app, so naturally, your phone becomes a robot remote. I don’t know about you, but that’s enough to make me ignore whatever adult responsibilities I had planned today.
In my opinion, the best part is that it’s Arduino-compatible. That means you can hack it, recode it, and add sensors to make it do more tricks. It’s a great way to sneak programming into a fun weekend project — ideal if you're trying to trick a kid into learning something or just want to flex some DIY skills without committing to a full-blown drone.
Price: $55.99 $84.99
Retailer: Amazon
Recommended Age: 8 to 16 years
Compatibility: Arduino IDE, customizable with additional sensors
Features: Self-balancing, auto-follow, bouncing mode, multicolor LED lights, obstacle avoidance
App Support: ElegooKit app for phone control
Learning Focus: STEM, robotics, hands-on programming
I get that it’s technically meant for kids ages eight to 16, but if you think that’s going to stop me from building a tiny robot to chase my dog around the apartment, you’ve got another thing coming. And again, this deal disappears tonight when the Amazon Spring Sale wraps up, so if you’re even remotely tempted, now’s the time to click “Add to Cart.”
