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Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 59 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
CrunchLabs holds a narrow lead over MEL Science, earning regular recommendations for physics and engineering build projects. When buyers ask specifically for beginner robotics kits, Makeblock is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | physics and engineering toy projects featuring video guides for older kids | physics and engineering toy projects featuring video guides for older kids | 78% |
| 2 | hands-on chemistry and physics experiments supported by virtual reality lessons | hands-on chemistry and physics experiments supported by virtual reality lessons | 71% |
| 3 | independent maker and engineering builds designed for older children | independent maker and engineering builds designed for older children | 61% |
| 4 | interactive app-building and coding projects tailored for screen time | interactive app-building and coding projects tailored for screen time | 53% |
| 5 | broad variety crates spanning science, engineering, and art by age | broad variety crates spanning science, engineering, and art by age | 46% |
| 6 | narrative-driven science kits tailored for younger learners | narrative-driven science kits tailored for younger learners | 46% |
| 7 | mechanical builds and science activities for elementary-age children | mechanical builds and science activities for elementary-age children | 37% |
| 8 | early sensory play and hands-on discovery activities for toddlers | early sensory play and hands-on discovery activities for toddlers | 17% |
| 9 | advanced engineering and design projects for teens | advanced engineering and design projects for teens | 17% |
| 10 | 17% | ||
| 11 | early childhood developmental activities designed for babies and toddlers | early childhood developmental activities designed for babies and toddlers | 15% |
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Elegoorising has gained ground to become one of the three most named beginner robotics options, while CrunchLabsrising and MEL Sciencerising also picked up mentions across the market.
Weeks of Aug 31 – Sep 27, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Little Passports, 23% on ChatGPT Search and 69% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrunchLabs | 80% | 76% | |
| MEL Science | 77% | 66% | |
| KiwiCo Tinker Crate | 53% | 69% | |
| Bitsbox | 40% | 66% | |
| KiwiCo | 50% | 41% | |
| Little Passports | 23% | 69% | |
| Kiwi Crate | 37% | 38% | |
| Koala Crate | 7% | 28% | |
| Eureka Crate | 7% | 28% | |
| Green Kid Crafts | 27% | 7% |
28% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. sciencebasedkids.com, forbes.com, homeschoolof1.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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