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| Mechanical Engineering | Geckobot | Mega Cyborg Hand | Ultra Bionic Blaster |
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Price | $46.40$46.40 | $49.95$49.95 | $21.59$21.59 | — |
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Age, with help from an adult | 7+ | 8+ | 7+ | 10+ |
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Age, "I got this!" | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 12+ |
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Number of Models/Experiments | 6 models: a Pivoting Robotic Arm, Robotic Hand, Robotic Grabber, Robotic Claw, Exoskeleton Legs, and Exoskeleton Arms | 7 models: Geckobot, Industrial arm robot, Suction gun, Smartphone holder, Suction tow truck, Ellipsograph, Inch worm | 1 model: the Mega Cyborg Hand, with alernate configurations for left- and right-handed users; 4 experiments to conduct with it! | 1 model: the Ultra Bionic Blaster with adjustable strap to fit a variety of hand sizes; 6 experiments to conduct with it (see additional manual online) |
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Number of Pieces | 204 | 176 | 203 | 139 |
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Experiment Manual | 36-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions | 24-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions. | 52-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and a fun comic about the adventures of the Mega Cyborg Hand and the energy crystals! | 20-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and troubleshooting tips; PLUS an additional 7-page, full-color manual online with more experiments and scientific facts! |
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Difficulty Level | Intermediate | Advanced | Intermediate | Advanced |
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Batteries required? | No | Yes; (2) AAA (not included) | No | No |
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What can you do with it? | Build six mechanical models of the types of arms, grabber claws, and legs found on robotic machines. Learn about the pneumatic and hydraulic systems that power the robots and how these systems are used in machinery in our modern world. | Build a robot that walks vertically up smooth surfaces! Experiment with suction to learn about air pressure and mechanical physics by building all 7 models in the kit. Discover why real-life geckos can climb smooth surfaces without falling off. | Build your own giant, wearable, adjustable, hydraulic hand and use it to pick up objects of different shapes and sizes! Learn about exoskeletons, hydraulics, and pneumatics, and how these systems are used to assist with tasks in our modern world. | Construct your own powerful robotic glove that safely launches foam darts! Learn scientific information about pneumatic systems, mechanical technology, and the physics of air. |
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Assembly & troubleshooting videos available? | No | Yes! On the Thames & Kosmos YouTube channel | Yes! On the Thames & Kosmos YouTube channel | Yes! On the Thames & Kosmos YouTube channel |
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Replacement parts available? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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