Build your own awesome, wearable mechanical hand that you operate with your fingers with this cool kit from Thames & Kosmos! No motors or batteries are required, just the power of air pressure, water, and the movement of your own hands. Hydraulic pistons enable the mechanical fingers to open and close and grip objects with enough force to lift them; every finger joint can be adjusted to different angles for precision movement.
By following 52-page manual in the kit, you can learn how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots such as automobile components, and assemble the 203 pieces into three different configurations: a left hand, a right hand, or a claw-like version with no thumb. It's a fun way to learn STEM principals that we use in everything from industry to medicine!
Recommended Age | 7 and up |
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Award Winners | Oppenheim |
Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
Dimensions | 13.0 Inches x 10.0 Inches x 4.7 Inches |