Solarbots: 8-In-1 Solar Robot STEM Experiment Kit | Build 8 Cool Solar-Powered Robots in Minutes | No Batteries Required | Learn about Solar Energy & Technology | Solar Panel Included
Description
| Item model number | 665082 |
| Age Range (Description) | 6+ |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Release date | July 17, 2020 |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Theme | Science |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 2.5 x 11 inches |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 2.5 x 11 inches |
| Size | 11 H x 2.5 L x 10 W |
- Build and experiment with eight unique and fun solar-powered robots!
- No batteries required — just a compact solar panel (included) and the energy from the sun!
- Models include a drummer bot, tank bot, racer bot, big-wheel bot, solar bug, armadillo bot, spinning bot, and dinosaur bot.
- Discover the current real-life applications of solar technology and its nearly limitless potential
- Includes a 48-page full-color manual that guides solar power pioneers through model assembly and offers fun scientific facts
- A 2021 finalist for The Toy Association’s Construction Toy Of The Year Award
From the manufacturer
Harness the power of the sun with these unique DIY robots!
- A hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiment kit, SolarBots: 8-in-1 Solar Robot Kit provides a fun and engaging introduction to solar energy and its nearly limitless potential.
- Build and experiment with 8 unique solar-powered robots that march, roll, crawl, and more!
- The 194-piece kit includes a compact solar panel that gets the robots moving--no batteries required!
- A 48-page, full-color manual guides robot assembly and offers scientific facts and info about the real-life applications of solar technology.
- Robots include a drummer bot, armadillo bot, solar bug, dino bot, and more!
- Two recommended age levels: 6+ with help from an adult; 9+, "I got this!"
- Works best in direct sunlight, but can also be used indoors with an incandescent light at least 50W
Meet the SolarBots!
The kit comes with instructions to build 8 fun robots that each move in a unique way:
- Zoomer, the Race-Car SolarBot, races along long, flat straightaways.
- Armie, the Armadillo SolarBot, is a master of somersaults and tumbling.
- Tank, the Tank SolarBot, excels at roving over rough terrain with its tread-like feet.
- Dizzy, the Spinning SolarBot, manages to twirl endlessly in circles without getting dizzy!
- Bronto, the Dinosaur SolarBot, stomps along happily.
- Axel, the Big-Wheel SolarBot, rolls along on two giant wheels--as long as the sun keeps shining!
- Cricket, the Bug SolarBot, crawls along on six legs.
- Major, the Drumming SolarBot, marches to the beat of its own drum--literally!
| Age, with help from an adult | 6+ | 6+ | 7+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, "I got this!" | 9+ | 8+ | 8+ |
| Number of Models/Experiments | 8 quirky, cute, and fun solar-powered robot models: Race-Car robot, Armadillo robot, Dinosaur robot, Big-Wheel robot, Tank robot, Spinning robot, Bug robot, and Drumming robot. | 5 durable, lightweight solar-powered vehicles and devices: Solar Rover, Compact Solar Car, Solar Racer, Solar Fan, and Sun Boat; 4 experiments to conduct with your models. | 5 models: Solar Rover, Solar Helicopter, Solar Robot, Solar Bug, Solar Mantis; 10 experiments to conduct with your models, exploring solar energy and solar cells. |
| Number of Pieces | 194, including a compact solar panel and motor | 54, including a 1-volt solar cell | 142, including a motor, dual battery holder for rechargeable batteries (not included), and a compact solar panel. |
| Experiment Manual | 44-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific information about the real-life applications of solar technology. | 16-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and detailed information about solar energy and how solar cells work. | 48-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and detailed information about solar vehicles and the future of solar technology. |
| Batteries required? | No | No | Yes: (2) rechargeable AA batteries |
| What do you learn about? | The topic of solar energy and solar power and its nearly limitless applications; what solar cells are made of and how they work; nuclear fusion; electric current; and more! | How solar cells convert sunlight into electricity; gear ratios and how they affect the speed of your models; how different light sources are more powerful than others. | Solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells; how solar cells work; how solar energy can be used to get vehicles moving & operate motors with rechargeable batteries; the advantages of solar energy & its enormous potential; the photoelectric effect. |
About Thames & Kosmos
From science experiment kits to board games to craft kits and magic sets, Thames & Kosmos products offer wholesome entertainment and engaging educational experiences for people--and families!--of all ages. T&K STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) kits cover these scientific areas and more:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Engineering
- Robotics & Programming
- Preschool science and early learning
- Alternative energy
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