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.

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.

Lego's codable Boost set arrives in time for summer fun The new collection features motors and programmable bricks that can turn regular Lego bricks into motorized or motion-sensitive toys.