Newton's Apple: Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot

An apple that defies gravity - what would Isaac Newton have thought? Build a cute apple robot that walks along a tightrope. How? Thanks to the robot's main component, a motorized gyroscope, it can maintain its balance and perform this fun trick without falling over. Through 5 experiments, you can discover the astonishing powers of the motorized gyroscope and explore the physics behind its amazing behaviors. Experiment with getting the gyrobot to walk on the different included tracks and on a string, investigate the gyrobot's center of gravity, play a ring-toss game, and watch the gyrobot spin on a flat surface. By constructing the robot and performing the experiments, young engineers can learn about the science of gyroscopic devices and the indispensable role they play in our lives. Includes 74 pieces plus a 12-page, full-color, illustrated manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations. For ages 8 and up with help. Requires 2 AAA batteries (sold separately) and a few common household items.