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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

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Features

  • Build a robot that walks along a tightrope thanks to a motorized gyroscope unit.
  • Hands-on experiments with the gyrobot bring the science of gyroscopic forces to life.
  • Learn about physics and robotics and how and where gyroscopes are used in everyday life.
  • Also includes the parts to build a tightrope setup.
  • A full-color, 24-page manual includes step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions and a fun comic about Monty, the Gyrobot!
  • 2021 The Toy Association's Specialty Toy Of The Year Finalist

Description

A robot fit for the circus! With this kit, you can build a robot that walks, step by step, along a tightrope. How? Thanks to the robot’s main component, a gyroscope, it can maintain its balance and perform this fun trick without falling over! Through eight experiments, you can explore the astonishing powers of the motorized gyroscope and understand the physics behind its amazing behaviors. Experiment with getting the robot to walk on different surfaces: a tightrope, on a solid tabletop, on a soft surface, and even on your arm! You can also experiment with the balancing behavior of the motorized gyroscope by itself, testing its ability to balance on its edge, on your finger, on a pole, and dangling from a string. The kit includes parts to build the robot and experimental setups, including a frame for the tightrope. By constructing the robot and performing the experiments with the motorized gyroscope unit, young engineers can learn about the science of gyroscopic devices and the indispensable role they play in our lives. A full-color, 24-page, illustrated experiment manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations.


Product Dimensions: 10 x 3.1 x 13 inches


Item Weight: 1.34 pounds


Country of Origin: Taiwan


Item model number: 620302


Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up


Release date: May 26, 2020


Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos


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    • 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021 by Danny Fixit
    • I was hoping to assemble the gyroscope component
It's not like I'd expect. It's truly simple. If looking for something more educational, as to making something look elsewhere. It's a simplistic build and not very helpful in the design of the components.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022 by DP
    • Disappointed
My son was so excited about this that he started right away. Step 1 is putting batteries in. He couldn't get the screw out to open the compartment, and my husband and I couldn't get it either after that. We ended up having to drill it out. I'm not sure if that caused problems or what, but the robot walks maybe halfway across the tightrope before falling off. Definitely use it on the floor so it doesn't fall off the rope then the table. The structure that holds the tightrope is not strong enough to support the tightness of the rope to hold the weight of the robot. Disappointed overall, but we have to question whether the screw issue may have caused problems. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020 by happy user
    • Good toy
Good toy fun easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022 by Omar
    • 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.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022 by Amazon Customer
    • Cool toy
My 8 and 10 yr olds love it. Fun STEM project
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020 by Pov
    • 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.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020 by Rae
    • Love!
As always with Thames and Kosmos this is great! High quality and great instructions. Kids love this.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020 by Amber Carter

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