This little gecko robot building kit features an electronic creature that can climb smooth, vertical surfaces. Carefully follow the included illustrated instruction manual, learning the basics of suction and air pressure, to craft this model. It's unbelievable how fast this robot can climb windows and smooth/glossy surfaces! This project involves the assembly of 96 pieces, with the help of a small Phillips screwdriver and one AAA battery (screwdriver and battery not included). Required, but not included, items are 1 AAA battery, and various metallic and nonmetallic household objects.
Gravity Bugs Free-Climbing MicroBot | Thames & Kosmos
SKU
033572
Grade 3-8
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Warning
Choking Hazard
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description
Publisher's Description of Gravity Bugs Free-Climbing MicroBot | Thames & Kosmos
Going up! Build an adorable robotic gecko that defies gravity to crawl up, down, and all around smooth vertical surfaces! As you assemble this motorized, multi-legged machine with suction cup feet and an innovative gear system, you’ll learn about its inner mechanisms including an electric circuit complete with motor, battery, and switch. Then experiment to see which types of surfaces your Geckobot can climb best and read about how suction cups work and how this robot climbs. This hands-on construction kit brings engineering and physics to life as it demonstrates the power of air pressure at work. A 16-page, full-color manual guides your model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Updated technology includes refined tooling for ease of assembly and more functional design for optimal performance
Hands-on assembly develops fine motor skills and provides firsthand insight into the inner workings of robots
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-8 |
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743019768 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
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