Hardware as Child's Play

An innovative venture called littleBits makes do-it-yourself electronics as easy as sticking stuff together

Each module is a circuit with a specific function—power supply, gear, motor, sensor, switch or wiring. Combining them teaches children and adults how technology works, in addition to enabling them to create small devices. The process is so simple, no instructions are necessary. And the cloudBit module can be used to connect other circuits to the internet to enable remote control. For example, with a littleBits button on your doorbell, you’ll receive a text message if the bell rings when you are not home.