Hummingbird Robotics Kits

Hummingbird robotics kits turn everyday craft materials into working robots that light up, move and respond to the world around them. Made by BirdBrain Technologies and powered by the BBC micro:bit, each kit combines lights, sensors and motors so students can design and build their own robots, animatronics and kinetic sculptures — then bring them to life with code.

The range suits upper primary through to secondary classrooms and makerspaces. Beginners can build and program their first robot in a single lesson, while the same reusable kit supports years of deeper engineering and coding as students grow.

Choose the right Hummingbird kit:

Hummingbird Bit Base Kit — parts for one robot; a great first step into micro:bit robotics.

Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit — more motors, sensors and building parts for one robot to tackle bigger builds.

Hummingbird Starter Flock — four Premium Kits with classroom tools and storage, ready for a group of 8–12 students.

What students learn:

Robotics and engineering — designing, building and testing a physical robot.

Coding across block-based and text-based languages, including MakeCode, Python and Java.

Problem-solving and creativity as they combine electronics with everyday materials.

Every Hummingbird robot needs a BBC micro:bit as its brain (available with each kit or sold separately). All kits include free, classroom-tested lesson plans and coding tutorials mapped to curriculum standards, plus free online professional learning for teachers. Australian owned and shipping locally, with purchase orders welcome from schools.

Looking for a ready-to-drive robot instead of a build-your-own kit? Explore our Finch robots for micro:bit.