But Google’s robotics researchers are exploring a way to fix that. They’ve developed a robot that can write its own programming code based on natural language instructions.

For younger kids in the 5-to-6-year-old age range, Wigl is aimed at teaching basic music skills. The robot can move in different directions and light up depending on what musical notes a child plays.

Explore the making of an easy DC motor robot with this step-by-step guide! Perfect for beginners, this project uses basic materials to create a functional mini robot.