Kids First Robot Factory

Read the story of the Omega family, who are makers and engineers, as they visit a robot factory where the robots have gotten a little out of control. One by one, the robots are fixed up and put back into working order. As they follow the story, kids can build models of eight different robots and experiment with them to see how each one uses the battery-powered motor, gears, and other mechanical parts. Each robot moves its arms or legs in a different way, creating funny walking and moving behaviors, and also teaching kids how simple mechanical systems work. Large, cubic plastic building pieces make it easy for small hands to put the models together. Provides an engaging way to teach simple engineering concepts to young children. Model building and experiments develop fine motor, mechanical engineering, visual-spatial, reasoning and concept development skills. Includes a 32-page manual and 117 different pieces. Requires 2 AA batteries, sold separately. For ages 5 and up.