4M Tin Can Edge Detector Robot
Explore environmentally friendly technology while building an amazing edge-detecting robot!
The 4M Tin Can Edge Detector Robot offers a fun learning experience in several areas:
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STEM Basics: This kit introduces core STEM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through building a functioning robot. Kids learn about circuits, simple mechanics, and how sensors interact with the environment.
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Recycled Materials: The robot utilizes a recycled tin can as its body, promoting eco-friendly practices and resourcefulness.
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Following Instructions: Building the robot requires following step-by-step instructions, fostering problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
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Visual-Spatial Skills: The assembly process encourages kids to develop spatial awareness as they imagine how the different parts fit together.
Utilizing a soda can, Phillips head screwdriver, and the components included with the kit, children can construct a lifelike robot, including flexible arms and googly eyes, that swiftly maneuvers across a tabletop without tumbling off. Seemingly impossible – but prepare to be astonished – as soon as this jovial apparatus approaches the edge of the table, it quickly detects it and reverses direction without ever falling.
Constructing the 4M Tin Can Edge Detector is a captivating and instructive experience, allowing you to gain a greater appreciation for science and the environment.
4M Tin Can Edge Detector
- Science kit for turning a soda can into an edge-detecting robot.
- Encourages visual-spatial skills, logic, environment-conscious thinking.
- Real eco-friendly science becomes real fun!
- Robot features bendable arms and googly eyes - Goofy friend, sure to evoke plenty of giggles.
Set robot zipping across a tabletop - Won't tip over, won't go over the edge.
Robot detects the edges of the table, turns around and goes the other way before falling off.
Includes: base cover, base with wires, lower can ring, upper can ring, gear top plate, battery cover, 2 lower arms, 2 upper arms, 2 transparent covers, motor, 2 axles, 2 eye supports, 2 eyes, 2 sets of bolts and nuts, 2 gear wheels, 2 terminal caps, 5 small screws. Detailed building instructions included.
Requires 1 AAA battery - Not included.
Requires a tin soda can, a Phillips head screwdriver - Not included.
High quality materials for lasting durability, exceptional building and learning experience.
Age: 8+ years