Technology & Engineering for Kids

Technology & Engineering for Kids

We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...

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November 17, 2025 11 mins

Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions.

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Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions.

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Marina and Mapp App explore what the electricity grid of the future may look like and how smart batteries and electricity storage can help meet spikes in demand and also test an AI massage chair that feels your stress and melts it away!

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Marina and Mapp App explore how the National Grid is being transformed by AI, with smart systems that balance electricity demand in real time. They also showcase a grill that cooks dinner using algorithms instead of aprons.

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Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI is transforming the energy sector - from predicting power usage, helping us save energy and even capturing carbon. They explore the benefits and tricky challenges and showcase a toothbrush that uses AI to perfect your brushing style.

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Marina and Mapp App blast off to explore how AI helps us explore space - from robot astronauts and exoplanet hunters to smart mission planning and space weather prediction. They also showcase a real-world wearable AI navigation belt for the visually impaired.

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Marina and Mapp App explore how AI can help save the environment - from protecting forests and animals to cutting waste and fighting climate change. They also check out AI-powered companion dolls that help care elderly people.

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Marina Ventura and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our society - from healthcare and transportation to education and entertainment and discover a smart mattress and pillow that uses sensors and AI to improve sleep and reduce snoring.

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Marina and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our homes, from voice assistants and robot vacuums to smart fridges and energy-saving devices and discover AI-powered skate shoes that adapt to your walking style for a smoother stroll.

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Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI learns, and explore real-world uses, ethical challenges and showcase a smart bird feeder that uses AI to identify… birds.

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Marina and Mapp App enter the world of Artificial Intelligence to see how it learns from data.

As part of our everyday lives, they think about ethical aspects as well as the challenges of powering all these smart machines sustainably.

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O is for Oil Rigs - In this episode we learn how the iconic Brent Oil Field Rigs were decommissioned using a wealth of engineering expertise and some seriously enormous cranes and vessels

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We asked for your engineering ideas - and you delivered! In this special episode we share some of your amazing engineering ideas.

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You might have had an X Ray in hospital but we find out how engineers have designed scanners for use in a variety of places from factories to airports .

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L is for Light - In this episode we shine a light on the engineering that goes into the design and use of light bulbs and how we manage big lighting systems on the road, stadiums or theatres.

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How engineers are helping to give our unwanted electrical items a new lease of life, and helping to reduce waste.

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K is for Kinetic - Engineers can make use of the movement in the world to generate new clean sources of energy - from wind and water to the movement of our bodies - even when dancing!

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Quality control is super important before anything goes out to the public, in this episode we find out all about it and how engineers ensure that their work is of the best quality.

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J is for Jet Engines - Ready for lift off! In this episode we take a look inside the factory Rolls Royce use to build and test enormous jet engines for commercial and military aircraft.

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