LEGO did that this week when it announced a new kit called Boost which will allow builders to design and program their own robotic toys out of the popular plastic bricks.

Boost is an impressive kit. The five on-board building experiences cover a lot of ground, from a robot to a guitar, to quasi Lego “3D printer” that’s more ...

They've inspired generations of children to become architects and engineers, and now, Lego Boost adds some digital pizzazz to the classic kids' toys.

This year at CES, Lego is bridging the gap with Boost, a basic robotics- and programming-oriented kit that’s supposed to be more playful than didactic.

Lego Boost is also a robot kit, and it's more advanced than you might think. A central Bluetooth-connected motorized hub with two separate modules come included.