# Robots that work with SmartThings? **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices & Integrations\ **Created:** [December 2, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953 "2016-12-02T02:18:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Matthew\_Freestone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@Matthew\_Freestone](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Matthew_Freestone)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953/1 "2016-12-02T02:18:20Z")
So, I’ve been thinking about getting my 8 year old daughter a cool ‘robot’ kit for Christmas and have been looking at a lot of different options, but here’s the question. Are there any ‘robots’ or kits out there that work with IFTTT or smartthings? The mecanno one at Costco looks like it connects to the smartphone app via wifi but it’s hard to find any real info about. Anyhow, just curious as it would be pretty awesome to be able to control a robot via smartthings pistons, etc 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2016, 2:44am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953/2 "2016-12-02T02:44:38Z")
You can build your own using the little bits kits. 🕶 These are expensive, but I really like them for kids who might be interested in learning electronics. Essentially these are Legos with built-in electro mechanical functions. They have their own IFTTT channel, although note that you have to include their Wi-Fi bit in your creations in order to access IFTTT. Their site also has some great project ideas for kids. And there’s no soldering, so just like Legos, you can reuse the pieces and build different things as inspiration strikes. 🕶 My guess is that they will run another sale before Christmas, they usually do. > **[littleBits | Electronic Building Blocks for the 21st Century](https://littlebits.com/)** > > littlebits is the easiest and most versatile STEAM solution for hands-on creative learning. > **[IFTTT](https://ifttt.com/littlebits)** > > Connect littleBits to and more. Project Gallery: [http://littlebits.cc/projects](http://littlebits.cc/projects) ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/4/f/4fd502be7fb2bf6b0c4ec4dcf4617dea01b50bda.PNG) ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/2/2/224b6b67a4d1db32417499677d974400974b2c45.PNG) ---
**Author:** ![Jimxenus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/258eb7/32.png) [@Jimxenus](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Jimxenus)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2016, 6:56am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953/3 "2016-12-02T06:56:03Z")
Not much integration with IFTTT yet, but have you taken a look at this little guy? They do have an SDK with programming samples and more. Plus, it’s a lot of fun playing in the interactive mode. The possibilities are endless and I can see children’s programming games in the future. > **[Cozmo | Meet Cozmo](https://anki.com/en-us/cozmo)** > > Anki Cozmo, is an AI toy robot with a big brain and even bigger personality. Cozmo is always ready to play and learns more as you hang out. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/a/9/a914fab79b442acb00784f6673cd9d35036f8225.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![celblazer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/celblazer/32/24077_2.png) [@celblazer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/celblazer)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2016, 3:41am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953/5 "2016-12-03T03:41:21Z")
I’m supposed to get one of these to play with, in the near future. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2016, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953/6 "2016-12-03T17:18:33Z")
Barnes and Noble has a 20% off one item sale running through December 5, 2016, which could be applied to any of the LittleBits sets that they carry. > [@Dec 1-5 2016 BN.com 20% off one item including LittleBits](https://community.smartthings.com/t/dec-1-5-2016-bn-com-20-off-one-item-including-littlebits/66243/): > > If you missed the Amazon sale, Barnes & Noble is offering 20% off any one item (use code DECEMBER20) , including the littlebits kits that they carry. This includes the cloudbit starter set, which is the one you need for IFTTT compatibility. [http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-games-cloudbit-starter-kit/30041676?ean=0810876021319](http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-games-cloudbit-starter-kit/30041676?ean=0810876021319) The following is a repeat of the general littlebits information I posted under the Amazon deal yesterday: These are basically Legos with electro mechanical parts. No soldering required, so you can use them over and over for multiple projects. Great for kids. You can add the cloud bit to most constructs and they have their own IFTTT channel, so you can get SmartThings integration that way. Also check out the manufacturer site for a great gallery of project… ---
**Author:** ![eibyer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/eibyer/32/27702_2.png) [@eibyer](https://community.smartthings.com/u/eibyer)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/robots-that-work-with-smartthings/65953/7 "2016-12-03T17:33:50Z")
Stop posting these deals JD lol, it’s getting harder to resist 😃