GECKOBOT 2.0

Ages 8+ years

Build a gecko robot that can climb smooth surfaces!

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.

Features:

• Kids ages 8+ can construct their own adorable, motorized gecko robot that climbs up, down, and all around smooth vertical surfaces!
• Functional and efficient, this multi-legged robot uses a unique system of gears and suction cup feet to ascend walls at the flip of a switch.
• Hands-on assembly develops fine motor skills and provides firsthand insight into the inner workings of robots. 
• Through assembly and experimentation, kids explore different types of gear systems, the science of suction cups, and how link mechanisms work together to power a quadruped model.
• Discover other gravity-defying animal climbers and learn about different biological traits that geckos, octopuses, and spiders use to stick to surfaces in their respective environments.
• Updated technology includes refined tooling for ease of assembly and a more functional design for optimal performance

♦ Toy of the Year (TOTY®) Finalist: Construction Toy of the Year

What's in the box: 96 pieces needed to construct your Geckobot 2.0, including plastic frame parts, gears, hardware, wires, battery compartment and suction cups; plus a 16-page manual with construction instructions and experiments.

You will also need 1 AAA battery.

This toy contains small parts that present a choking hazard and is not suitable for children under the age of 3 years.

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