The Amazing Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot

Name: Tightrope Walking Gyrobot
Brand: Thames & Kosmos
SKU: 6163
Availability: Discontinued

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Build a robot that walks along a tightrope thanks to a motorised gyroscope unit – it will even walk along your arm! Learn about physics, robotics and how gyroscopes are used in everyday life. Set includes 43 pieces to complete 8 experiments and a 24-page manual. Requires 3 x AAA batteries, not included.

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The amazing Tightrope Walking Gyrobot is fascinating! Build a robot fit for a circus that can walk along a tightrope or any narrow surface. How does it work? Thanks to the gyroscope it can maintain its balance and perform the trick without falling over.

The 42 piece set includes a 24 page, full colour manual with illustrated comic story and provides step-by-step instructions to complete 8 experiments. Through the experiments you can learn about the indispensable role gyroscopes play in our life. Requires 3 x AAA batteries, not included.click here

Attribute name	Attribute value
Age	6-14
Size	Box 33 x 25 x 8 cms

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