Tightrope Walking Gyrobot by Thames and Kosmos
£35.00
1 in stock
Learn about the physics of motorized gyroscope with Tightrope Walking Gyrobot by Thames and Kosmos. With this kit, you can build a robot that walks, step by step, along a tightrope. How? Thanks to the robot’s main component, a gyroscope, it can maintain its balance and perform this fun trick without falling over! Through eight experiments, you can explore the astonishing powers of the motorized gyroscope and understand the physics behind its amazing behaviors. Experiment with getting the robot to walk on different surfaces: a tightrope, on a solid tabletop, on a soft surface, and even on your arm! You can also experiment with the balancing behavior of the motorized gyroscope by itself, testing its ability to balance on its edge, on your finger, on a pole, and dangling from a string.
The kit includes parts to build the robot and experimental setups, including a frame for the tightrope. By constructing the robot and performing the experiments with the motorized gyroscope unit, young engineers can learn about the science of gyroscopic devices and the indispensable role they play in our lives.
A full-colour, 24-page, illustrated experiment manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations. Manufacturer age 6 – 14 years+ but I recommend 8 – 14 years+
Educational Benefits of Tightrope Walking Gyrobot by Thames and Kosmos:
- learn about the physics of motorized gyroscopes
- develop experimentation skills
- develop fine motor skills
Additional information
| Age | |
|---|---|
| Skills | experimenting & discovering, fine motor, Following Instructions, knowledge building |
Brand
Thames and Kosmos
Thames and Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. They place an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Their vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them about how things work; parents, grandparents, and teachers are active guides in these investigations. It is their firm belief that children who connect with the world around them grow up to be inquisitive adults, creative thinkers, and engaged citizens with confidence to careers in science, technology, and engineering.
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