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Thames & Kosmos Hero: Sound-Sensing Robot STEM Experiment Kit, Build a Robot That Reacts to Sounds, Explore Engineering, Sound Technology, Spatial Hearing, Quality Screen-Free, Educational Play

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Features

  • A build-it-yourself robot that combines high-tech, screen-free play with cool lessons on the science of sound.
  • Advanced robot design includes 2 motors and 3 microphones, allowing your robot to perceive and react to sounds you make!
  • Hands-on assembly develops fine motor skills and provides firsthand insight into the inner workings of robots; ideal for engineers ages 8+ with help, or 12+ for indpendent play
  • Four unique play modes offer engaging lessons in sound waves and spatial hearing: Activate Hero to follow you around, respond certain ways to specific series of sounds, dance to your favorite music, or challenge you to a game of tug-of-war!
  • Removable stickers give your robot a unique personality and encourage creativity, while the included castanet allows kids to experiment with different patterns of sounds.
  • A 2025 Tech Toy of the Year Finalist!
  • A 2024 Toy Insider Top Holiday Toy

Description

Make some noise, Hero hears everything! Build a unique sound-sensing robot from over 100 parts and learn about engineering and sound technology as you play and experiment with your six-legged robot friend. Thanks to its three directional microphones, Hero perceives and reacts to sounds, allowing you to control it by clapping your hands, snapping your fingers, playing music, or using the included castanet. Activate Hero to follow you around, respond to specific series of sounds, join you in a dance party, or even challenge you to a wild game of tug-of-war! With four different play modes, Hero provides hours of open-ended play and exploration. Hero's innovative design includes movable arms that disappear into its spherical body and a giant, illuminated eye for making facial expressions. The full-color, 52-page manual guides you through step-by-step assembly and includes a comic-book-style story about your new robot companion!

Brand Name: Thames & Kosmos


Age Range Description: Kid


Number of Packs: 1


Global Trade Identification Number: 56


Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos


UPC: 814743018556


Included Components: 2 motors, 3 microphones, Circuit board, Plastic building pieces


Item Type Name: Robotics STEM Kit


Model Number: 620398


Manufacturer Part Number: 620398


Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up


Number of Players: 1


Educational Objective: Critical Thinking, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving Skills, Reasoning Skills, STEM


Power Source: Batteries


Supported Battery Types: Batteries required (type and quantity not specified)


Operation Mode: Automatic


Theme: Robotics


Color: White


Subject Character: Hero


Size: advanced


Item Dimensions: 10 x 4.7 x 11 inches


Material Type: Plastic


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Nice-looking and adorably stem toy
The robot is very cute. We assembled it with my 9-year old son, and it was much fun. We could not figure out at the beginning, how different modes work, but in the end it worked and my son spend several hours playing with it! The plastic is sturdy and high quality, the instruction are well written. Would definitely recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025 by Customer
    • Don't buy
Not well made. Surprisingly difficult, and a bit annoying. Once we finally built it, things just broke or weren't functioning.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2026 by Jenie
    • Fun to Build, But Not Built to Last
This little toy robot is super cute and was really easy to put together—great for a quick, fun activity. The pieces snapped in without any trouble, and the design is adorable. However, it doesn’t stay together very well. Parts tend to fall off with even light play, which can be a bit frustrating. It’s more of a display piece than a durable toy, but still a fun build overall. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2025 by Meagan J
    • Kids enjoyed it
Great project for the kids. They had a blast building it. Quality isn’t there but I was going more for quality time with my son so it’s great.
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2025 by Jeremy Carden
    • So disappointed
Review Image by Taura
It turns on, it makes noises, it moves, it spins but it doesn't move from the spot you put it in or seem to sense sound. All of the legs keep unclipping and two of the legs aren't at the same level so they don't touch the floor. We can hear parts inside moving around and rotating but sometimes the robot itself doesn't move at all. The way some of this is put together is just not secure so I'm not sure if something came undone in the long process of putting it together or if we missed a step. I might take it apart and start at step one to see if there is anything I can do to fix it. It also took SO LONG to put it together. We used the YouTube video they provide a link to to put it together instead of the instructions. The video is about 38 minutes, but it took us so much longer since we had to stop to follow the instructions and put things together. Anyone who buys this is definitely going to need to set a couple of hours aside. Last thing I want to say is an adult should be there during assembly for kids under 10. There are some things that young kids will need help with and they have to be careful to put the pieces in the right way or they could end up with a dud. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 since it does turn on, light up, and move, but this is such a big disappointment for a kid who loves robots. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025 by Taura
    • Ok bot
Nice project toy. Wish instructions were clearer
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025 by joe m
    • Recommended
My son enjoyed building it. It kept him engaged for hours until he finished it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026 by Kindle Customer
    • Build it and enjoy it
We got this for our grandson and he loves it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2026 by CZ

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