Thames & Kosmos Geckobot Wall Climbing Robot

Thames & Kosmos Geckobot Wall Climbing Robot
- Walks vertically up smooth surfaces
- Climbs windows, glass, mirrors and other smooth vertical surfaces with ease
- Learn about the physics of air-pressure, suction and surface texture
- Build 7 different robotic models
- Ages 8+, 24 page full color manual and experiment guide with step by step instructions
This astonishing wall-climbing robot has a motorized air suction system that enables it to walk vertically up and down perfectly smooth surfaces, like glass, plastic, whiteboards, and glossy laminates. The battery-powered motor drives an innovative gear system that produces a rotating motion making the legs move back and forth and up and down, mimicking a real gecko â€” so two of the feet are touching the wall while the other two feet are lifted off of the wall, in an alternating motion. At the same time, the gear system drives an air pump that creates a vacuum at the two feet touching the wall while blowing air outward at the other two feet. In this way, two of the feet are always holding the model to the wall, while the other two feet are pushing off and stepping forward. You can build six other models and conduct experiments with suction to learn about air pressure and the mechanical physics of this unique device. Build models of an industrial robotic arm with a vacuum suction cup gripper, crawling inch worm, smartphone holder, suction tow truck and car, ellipsograph, and suction gun. A 24-page, full-color manual guides you through model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions and provides scientific information and explanations. A step-by-step construction and troubleshooting video walks you through the building process for the Geckobot model, and is viewable here: https://vimeopro.com/thamesandkosmos/productvideos/video/178953549.

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Kosmos
Manufacturer	Thames & Kosmos
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	620365
Model	620365
Warranty	30 day warranty against manufacturer defects
Color	Green
ReleaseDate	2019-02-21
UnitCount	1
UPCs	814743012097
EANs	0814743012097

Thames & Kosmos Geckobot Wall Climbing Robot

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