Christmas Gift Guide: Lighting up the Joy of the Festival

Christmas is  a wonderful time to express love and kindness. Whether you're looking for gifts for family, friends or colleagues, we've brought you a comprehensive Christmas season gift guide to help you find the perfect gift to add a touch of warmth and joy to this special holiday.

1.Gifts for kids ages 6-10

【Christmas Gift Guide for Kids: Creative Holiday Joy】

Christmas is a long-awaited day for children, and their anticipation and excitement for gifts is like snowflakes flying in the sky. In this time of magic and joy, let’s discover some unique and meaningful Christmas gifts that will bring endless joy to children.

STEM Toys: These educational toys combine science, technology, engineering and mathematics to not only educate and entertain, but also develop children's logical thinking and problem-solving skills. For example, programmable robot sets, scientific experiment boxes, electronic sensor sets, etc.
Not only that, these gifts also allow parents and children to build and use them together, which can add parent-child interaction and laughter to Christmas.

Got following Gift for kids. ▼▼▼

21 in 1 world of module programmable sensor kit

【Based on BBC Micro:bit design】The most popular micro development board in the world, which is good choice of most STME educational institutions.

【20+ building models】This kit contains 300 high-quality building block parts, which can build more than 20 non-repetitive models. With more than 30 different gameplay courses, it is a cost-effective STEM educational kit

【10 kinds of high-precision electronic modules + professional expansion board】It is equipped with 10 kinds of common sensors with ABS case, and an expansion board with anti-reverse PH2.0 interface. Quick connect, easy to use.

【Support MakeCode and Python programming】We provide detailed tutorials and codes, which can cultivate children's logical thinking and practical skills.

【Compatible with LEGO EV3 blocks】Children can combine Lego bricks to build more interesting models.

Tinybit Pro AI visual robot car

• Equipped with an adjustable bracket, the user can freely adjust the angle of the camera on the K210 module.
• Robot car adopts MakeCode graphical programming, K210 module adopts MicroPython programming.
• Basic functions: infrared tracking, ultrasonic obstacle avoidance, buzzer singing, sound detection, RGB lighting effect.
• AI vision functions: QR code detection, face recognition, mask detection, color following, etc.
• Supports three remote control methods: APP, IR controller and Microbit handle.
• Unique simulated actual scene track map (including 6 different road signs) for choice.

16 in 1 Building:bit Super kit for BBC Micro:bit V2/V1.5

• Designed based on BBC Micro:bit, equipped with Super:bit professional expansion board
• 16 kinds of building block models + full color printing project instruction manual
• MakeCode programming + Python programming, suitable for users with different ages
• Support APP/game handle remote control
• Compatible with LEGO building block, various gameplays

2.Gifts for teens ages 12~16

【Teen Gift Guide for the Christmas Season: Stimulate Interests and Ignite Dreams】

Christmas is the ideal time to prepare gifts for teenage students as they explore the world, develop interests and unleash their inner potential. In this moment full of hope and joy, buy them a meaningful gift and create a beautiful memory.

Smart Technology and Coding Kits: For teenagers who like technology, coding kits are a good choice. For example, a robot suit that can be assembled and programmed by oneself can stimulate their interest and creativity in technology.

12DOF Robot Dog DOGZILLA S1/S2 for Raspberry Pi 4B(Ubuntu 20.04+ROS2)

• Can walk and twist like a real dog.
• Equipped with 6 high-precision servo motors, a safe and non-toxic aluminum alloy body, and a wide-angle camera. S2 has added lidar and voice interaction modules.
• Using Raspberry Pi as the controller, we have upgraded the Ubuntu 20.04 ROS2 system to support Python programming and RVIZ simulation.
• Support multiple remote control methods such as APP, handle, web pages, computer keyboards, and APP mapping navigation.
• S1/S2 is easily completed based on ROS2 and OpenCV, with functions such as label recognition, face detection, target tracking, and visual line patrol.
• S2 comes with a lidar and intelligent voice module, which can achieve functions such as mapping navigation, lidar avoiding and following, and voice control.

MicroROS-Pi5 ROS2 Robot Car

• Suitable for the Raspberry Pi 5 board. Latestpower supply solution can provide 5.1V/5A power supply for the RPi 5, ensuring that the USB interface provides sufficient current to unleash the full performance of the RPi 5.
• Using Raspberry Pi OS +ROS2-HUMBLE, Python3 as the programming language.
• Equipped with ESP32-Micro ROS robot expansion board, 310 encoder motor, MS200 lidar, 2DOF cameraPTZ , Cool cooler Pi 50 and other hardware devices.
• Gesture recognition, color tracking, MediaPipe attitude detection, lidar mapping navigation, path planning, obstacle tracking and avoidance can be easily realized.
• The car body is made of anodized aluminum alloy, combined with unique structural design, beautiful and durable.

Raspbot V2 AI Vision Robot Car

【Surprising AI vision capabilities】With 2DOF camera PTZ, cooperate with OpenCV and MediaPipe to realize color recognition, target tracking, license plate recognition, gesture and face recognition and other functions.

【360° omnidirectional movement】 Mecanum wheels and 4-channel independent drive motors, it can easily achieve all-round flexible movement and adapt to complex terrain.

【Support multiple accessories】Multifunctional robot drive expansion board, supports connecting 4-channel tracking sensor, ultrasonic sensor, OLED display, RGB light bar, users can use the car in various scenarios.

【Raspberry Pi 5 as main control】 Combined with ROS2-Humble operating system and Python programming environment. The simple programming interface and rich sensor modules make Raspbot-V2 suitable for ROS beginners to quickly get started.

DOFBOT AI Vision Robotic Arm

【Reasonable and convenient first trial】

• Assembled before shipping, users didn’t need to assemble.
• TF card with factory image file, plug and play without complex operation.
• Scanning the QR code on the mobile APP through the camera to quickly configure the network and start up DOFBOT.
• Each function possess tutorials and codes in detail.

【Excellent structural design】

• All aluminum alloy bracket with 2mm thickness.
• The chassis with suction cups is more stable and can be stably placed in any experimental environment at any time.
• Camera and robot arm 2 in 1.
• Flexible 6 DOF vision robotic arm.

【Top hardware Configuration】

• Multifunctional expansion board, compatible with Jetson NANO, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Micro:bit board.
• 5*15KG bus servo+1*6KG bus servo.
• PS2 handle receiver, WiFi/Bluetooth module interface, I2C port are reserved for users.

【Fantastic AI function】

• Support Android/iOS APP, PC computer, Game handle, Jupyter Lab webpage online programming remote control.
• Can study and storage custom fixed action groups.
• Simultaneous movement of dual robotic arms.
• Gesture recognition, color interaction, visual positioning, garbage sorting, catch game, face tracking, and blocks stack and others AI vision game play.

3.Gifts for colleges ages 18+

【Christmas Gift Guide for College Students: Inspire Creativity and Light Up the Future】

Christmas is the perfect time to give a gift to electronics enthusiasts and coding enthusiasts whose passion for technology and programming is unparalleled. In this age of creativity and exploration, pick them a gift that will inspire creativity and explore the beauty of technology.

1.Innovative technological equipment
Microcontroller Kits: Choose one of the latest microcontroller kits, such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson NANO, to inspire their creativity and develop a variety of unique electronics projects.

Jetson Orin NANO Board SUB with 8GM RAM

ROS robot control board

• Support Raspberry Pi 5 power supply protocol.
• On board 9-axis IMU sensor, STM32 core control unit.
• It can drive 4-channel encoder motors, 4-channel PWM servos and serial bus servos.
• Support CAN bus communication, USB serial communication, SBUS bus communication.
• It can be used for Raspberry Pi, JETSON series boards, industrial computers.
• Support 12V voltage input and multiple power supply interface output, refuse to use a safe and stable power supply system.

18DOF Muto RS Hexapod Robot ROS2 for Raspberry Pi and Jetson NANO

• Contains 18PCS 35KG metal bus servos, depth camera, lidar, voice interaction module, large-capacity batteries and other high-quality accessories, providing Muto RS with more stable performance.
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi and Jetson NANO, using Python3 programming, ROS2 operating systemand inverse kinematics algorithm to accurately control robot movement.
• Functions such as 3D mapping navigation, voice interaction, synchronous control, deep learning, visual recognition, docker container development, lidar tracking and obstacle avoidance can be easily realized.
• Yahboom provides a multi-functional remote control APP, wireless controller, and mapping navigation APP. Allows users to control Muto RS anytime and anywhere.
• Supports RVIZ simulation, users can control robots and verify algorithms in the virtual environment.

RDK ROS2 Robot Car with Mecanum Wheel

【Powerful computing power】

Using the new RDK X3/RDK X5 development board, it has enough computing resources to handle real-time data and complex computing tasks. Combining Python programming and ROS2 operating system, user can develop various intelligent algorithms.

【Cost-effective hardware configuration】

The car is equipped with Mecanum wheels, depth cameras, TOF lidar, which can realize map-building navigation, intelligent obstacle avoidance, gesture control, visual line inspection and other functions.

【Support multiple remote control methods】

Users can control the car through mobile phone APP, PS2 controller, computer keyboard, and ROS operating system. And we have also specially developed a mapping navigation APP for it, so that user can realize mapping navigation anytime.

【Aluminum alloy structure, stacked structure】

RDK robot car is made of white sandblasted aluminum alloy as a whole, and the interior adopts a stacked structure. All the connecting wires are cleverly stored, making the car look beautiful and tidy as a whole.

JetCobot 7-axis visual collaborative robotic arm

【High-precision control and flexible movement】

JetCobot adopts a 7-axis design, has a configuration similar to the UR robot, and with the inverse kinematics algorithm, it ensures flexible and precise motion control. The maximum effective arm span is 270MM, the joint rotation range is -153°~153°, and it can handle a variety of complex operation tasks.

【Camera and robotic arm 2 in 1】

Equipped with a 0.3MP USB camera with a 110° field of view. Combining OpenCV image processing, machine vision and deep learning algorithms, JetCobot can realize functions such as color interaction, face tracking, tag recognition, model training and gesture interaction.

【Based on NVIDIA series development boards】

With NVIDIA series development boards as the main control, JetCobot has powerful computing power and AI processing capabilities, which can efficiently process complex vision and control algorithms to ensure real-time response and efficient execution.

【Support multiple control methods】

Based on the ROS robot operating system, JetCobot can realize MoveIt simulation control, and also supports APP control(Just for Android), handle control and PC web control to meet the needs of different users.

ROSMASTER X3 PLUS ROS Robot

【Reasonable design, unique shape】

• X3PLUS supports four development boards: Jetson NANO 4GB/Orin NX/Orin NANO/RaspberryPi 5, suitable for different users.
• The whole robot is made of green aluminum alloy material, which is safe and non-toxic, beautiful and durable.
• Mecanum wheel and pendulum suspension chassis can make the robot adapt to uneven ground.

【Top-level hardware configuration】

• YDLIDAR 4ROS high-performance lidar: It adopts TOF ranging method, Anti-glare(100Klux), scanning radius up to 30m, which can be used for indoor and outdoor mapping and navigation.
• Astra Pro depth camera: You can manually adjust the tilt angle of the camera to achieve depth image data processing, 3D navigation and mapping and other AI visual functions.
• 6-DOF bus servo robotic arm: with joint angle readback function, support moveIt simulation.
• Voice interaction module: Using USB serial communication, it can recognize human voice and respond with voice.
• HD touch 7-inch screen: You can debug the robot, enter ROS system and install software anytime and anywhere without a computer.

【ROS operating system, a variety of functions】

• Using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS +ROS Melodic operating system, Python programming.
• Mapping navigation, multi-point navigation, path planning, obstacle avoidance and follow.
• RTAB-Map 3D visual mapping and navigation, ORBSLAM2+Octomap mapping, depth image data point cloud image.
• Human feature recognition and interaction, URDF kinematics simulation, garbage identification and sorting, and automatic driving to clear obstacles.
• MediaPipe develops realize hand and facial gesture detection, AR tag recognition, and target tracking.

2.Technological and creative peripherals
Electronic parts and accessories: Choose some commonly used electronic components and accessories, such as sensors, LED lights, capacitors, etc., and let them use their creativity in creative projects.

Electronics Tool Kit: Get them a portable electronics tool kit that includes soldering tools, pliers, multimeters, etc. for easy use in electronics experiments and projects.

Whatever gift you choose, let it represent your love and care for them. In this shining season, may you and your loved ones share happiness and joy together. Merry Christmas!