Thames & Kosmos Mechanical Engineering Robotic Arms Experiment Kit

Grades 2-9.

Build six mechanical models of the types of arms, grabber claws, and legs found on robotic machines. Explore mechanical engineering principles as you assemble and play with the working models. The models are operated by a pneumatic system which uses air pressure. Construct a pivoting robotic arm with a gripper claw, an extra long grabber claw, a compact grabber claw, a vertical three-fingered claw, and more. Learn how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots to enable the robots to manipulate heavy objects, such as automobile parts. Contains 204 parts and 32-page book with illustrated, step-by-step instructions.