Thames & Kosmos ReBotz: Scoot - The Cranky Crawling Robot
Robots ahoy! This crawling robot is cobbled together from two halves of an old pirate ship’s wheel, and scoots along the floor on a repurposed iron and snow ski.
- Fast and easy to build.
- Demonstrates cranks, cams, and motors in action.
- Powered by an electric motor.
- Combine the parts from different ReBotz kits to build your own creations.
The ReBotz: Scoot - The Cranky Crawling Robot teaches kids about:
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Simple machines: The robot uses cams, springs and motors which are all considered basic machines.
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How motors work: The Scoot robot is powered by an electric motor, which can help kids understand how motors convert electricity into motion.
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Building and engineering: Kids will learn how to follow instructions and assemble the robot themselves.
Additionally, since the Scoot is part of the ReBotz line, it allows kids to:
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Combine parts from different ReBotz kits to create new robots: This encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
With ReBotz, you have the unique opportunity to see the basic principles of modern robotics in action. Let your imagination run wild and create complex robotic projects with easy-to-use, accessible parts that can be combined to create whatever you can dream up.
It is an excellent toy for learning basic engineering by demonstrating the workings of cranks, cams, and motors.
Ages: 6+ years
