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Air-Walker (STEM Experiment Kit)
What's cooler than building a robot that can scale vertical surfaces? Although a little slower than superheroes with wall-scaling ability, the Air-Walker is fascinating to build and watch. The kit includes parts and instructions to build five different models that can each climb smooth vertical surfaces like windows, dry-erase boards or laminate surfaces. Each model works with a system of air pumps and suction cups to both cling to the surface and move up, left or right. A 24-page instruction book features an illustrated comic story about Nexo the Air-Walker, along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions to build him and the other four models. Two AA batteries (not included) are required for the motor. Everyone will be anxious to see this machine in action!
A robot that defies gravity?! Thats what you get with Air-Walker, a four-legged bot that uses an ingenious system of suction cups and pumps to crawl along smooth, vertical surfaces like windows. A follow-up to the award-winning Geckobot STEM experiment kit, Air-Walker uses technology similar to that found in its reptilian predecessor, but with easier assembly.
Your Air-Walker can crawl in a straight line, to the left, or to the right, while a special mechanism makes the robots head move back and forth as its body moves forward. You can also build four other models with the same components and learn how suction and mechanical devices can be used in different real-world applications. A vacuum-suction machine sticks to and lifts flat panels, while a robot with just two suction cups rotates around a central pivot point.
This hands-on construction kit brings engineering and physics to life as it demonstrates the power of air pressure at work. A 24-page, full-color manual guides your model building and experiments with clear step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Product Format: | Other |
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Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
Grades: | 3-9 |
EAN/UPC: | 814743014176 |
Length in Inches: | 13.125 |
Width in Inches: | 10 |
Height in Inches: | 3.25 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |