Thames & Kosmos The Amazing Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot STEM Experiment Kit | Build a Robot that Walks on Narrow Surfaces | 8 Experiments with Gyroscopic Forces | Includes Parts to Build Tightrope Setup
Description
🤖⚙️ Walk the line between fun and genius with the Amazing Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot!
- AWARD WINNING INNOVATION - 2021 Toy Association Specialty Toy of the Year Finalist—join the elite circle of STEM enthusiasts.
- MASTER GYROSCOPIC FORCES - Dive deep into physics with 8 interactive experiments that bring science to life.
- STEM LEARNING MEETS PLAY - Perfect blend of robotics, physics, and hands-on fun designed for curious minds.
- STEP BY STEP VISUAL GUIDE - Follow a vibrant 24-page manual with clear instructions and a fun comic for effortless learning.
- BUILD BALANCE LIKE A PRO - Assemble a motorized robot that walks confidently on a narrow tightrope setup.
The Thames & Kosmos Amazing Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot STEM Kit lets you build a motorized robot that balances and walks on a tightrope using gyroscopic forces. Featuring 8 hands-on experiments, a full-color 24-page manual with step-by-step instructions and a comic, plus parts to create the tightrope setup, this award-nominated kit offers an engaging, educational experience in physics and robotics.
Reviews
R**E
Fun, engineering, and science!
My 7 year old LO loves this toy! The fact you get to build and then learn about the science of a gyroscope is fantastic! The instructions are easy to follow and it looks great! More durable than I thought it would be.
A**R
My 11 year old grandson loves it.
Value of price spent vs hours of enjoyment is fabulous. Fun AND educational. I’ll be buying more of this brand.
P**V
Cool toy
My 8 and 10 yr olds love it. Fun STEM project
O**
Good toy
Good toy fun easy to use
D**T
Don't let it fall
This is a great concept and my grandson loved it. Very fascinating to watch it work and walk.However, a couple of issues showed up and eventually destroyed the Gyro. First is that there seems to build a slow resonance in the unit as it balances. Eventually, this resonance builds to the point that the Gyro will fall. You can continue to offset that imbalance, but it will continue to rebuild.Another reviewer suggested to keep this on the floor during all tricks. That is a definite. We had been playing up on a large table when the Gyro stumbled and fell to the floor. It cried like a wounded creature as it slowly wound down. We disassembled it and found that the ring mass that is the heart of the Gyro had broken from its mounting. The mounting is plastic and between the shaft that it spins on and the mass are several plastic fins similar to turbine blades. They connect the mass to the shaft mount and may act as a fan to cool the motor. All of this is one molded unit. Doing some careful reassembly and serious supergluing, we had the Gyro back together and spinning just fine. But..... a small fall broke all of the repairs. Its dead.So, a bit expensive an education for a two week science lesson. He learned about Gyros, but their fun is gone. Ill try to find one of the gyro tops I used to play with 60 years ago when I was a kid. Simple. Showed the principles. Lasted.
A**R
Love!
As always with Thames and Kosmos this is great! High quality and great instructions. Kids love this.
B**O
Rope walking experiment not working
I could not make the rope walking experiment to work at all. The robot's gear train needs to be redesigned so that it can walk "faster". This gyroscope can also use up the AAA batteries quickly - only about 15-20 minutes of play with a fresh set of batteries.
O**O
Very easy to use
It was cool to play with
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