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Monoprice announced its partnership with DFRobot

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Continuing to deliver on its promise of introducing premium technology solutions in emerging categories, Monoprice, a leading provider of high-quality and affordably priced consumer electronics and accessories, announced the debut of a new product category, Creative and Learning. This category will offer a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning product. DFRobot is one of its partners. Customers will now have the opportunity to give their children a head start on learning scientific concepts and processes, engineering design, building and programming, rhythm and self-expression.

Creative and Learning category products will include the following solutions:

Arduino from DFRobot

Arduino from DFRobot is launched in October
Arduino robot building platform offers mechanical parts, electronic modules and software for children in grades 5-12 and Maker kits for kids in grades K-12
A robot building platform offering mechanical parts, electronic modules and software
Monoprice will offer beginner through advanced robot kits starting from $29.99
Kits offer an in-depth, hands on experience with graphical programming and robotics, and promotes creative exploration

Ozobot Single Pack and Dual Packs

Available now on Monoprice.com
Single Pack retails for $49.99 and Dual Pack costs $89.99 for grades K-12
Draw colored lines and shapes on paper and a digital screen, and the Ozobot will automatically scan and follow the commands
Download Ozobot apps to play games and full teacher-recommended curriculum
Offers challenges and activities or create-your-own games to share with your friends and the Ozobot community

Raspberry Pi and Maker Kits from Adafruit

Available now on Monoprice.com
Learn basic computer building and programming skills
Kids can build their own Raspberry Pi mini computer to create fun and practical projects, such as a micro-powered Arcade Cabinet and Pi Game Emulator
Maker kits allow children to build Power Banks and an LED Watch
Raspberry Pi kits start at $99.95 for grades 9-12 and Maker kits start at $17.50 for grades 5-12
Additional bundles with Monoprice accessories such as dongles, video adapters and HDMI cables will be available soon

Monoprice Children’s Instruments

Available in October
High-quality instruments allow children to learn the basics of rhythm and notes, and develop cognitive reasoning and special awareness
Line includes a 10-instrument percussion set, eight-note handbell set, metal kazoo, rainstick and 25-key xylophone with carry box

For more information on Monoprice’s new Creative and Learning category, please visit Monoprice.com.