This GeckoBot 2.0 kit from Thames and Kosmos allows young STEM learners to build a cute robotic gecko that crawls up, down, and around smooth vertical surfaces! Assembling the motorized, multi-legged machine with suction cup feet and an innovative gear system will teach children about its inner mechanisms, including an electric circuit complete with motor, battery, and switch. Reading about how suction cups work and how this robot climbs will help builders as they experiment to find which surfaces the gecko climbs best. This fun and engaging hands-on construction kit brings engineering and physics to life and displays the power of air pressure at work. The set includes a full-color, 16-page manual that guides the model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions. Requires 1 AAA battery (not included).
Features
Adorable gecko robot climbs smooth vertical surfaces with the power of its suction cup feet
Facilitates the exploration of gear systems, the science of suction cups, and link mechanisms
Comprehensive kit also connects to real-world biology in discussing how geckos, octopuses, and spiders use different mechanisms to adhere to surfaces
Easy-to-follow, full-color manual provides step-by-step instructions, background information on the science involved, tips, and experiment ideas for a fun and wholistic experience for groups or individuals
Refined tooling provides easier assembly and enhanced performance
Provides an exciting and educational hands-on activity