THAMES & KOSMOS BIONIC ROBOTIC ARM

The robotic arm of the future is here! Assemble this cutting-edge,
segmented arm from almost 300 plastic pieces and learn how
each part comes together in its intricate mechanical design. This
innovative system is controlled by a pair of joysticks that pull and
release a network of nylon cables threaded throughout, enabling
intuitive and precise movements, much like how tendons work to
control the muscles in your arm. The result is a mesmerizing motion
reminiscent of a cyborg creature’s tentacles in a sci-fi movie!
Use the buttons on the top of each joystick to open, close, and
rotate the claw 180 degrees. Challenge yourself or your friends
to grab, move, and release various objects. Bonus: Switch out the
gripper claw with a model of an eel’s head to transform your robotic
arm into a slithery bionic eel.
A full-color manual guides model building and experimentation
and provides engaging scientific information about how this type of
robotic arm works while offering up real-world examples.
• A classic tool reimagined: combines a triedand-true play pattern with a fresh, functional
design and relevant, real-world technology
• Incredible range of motion and unparalleled flexibility
• Arm: 360-degree, 23-inch horizontal working area
and 180-degree, 15-inch vertical working area
• Claw: 180-degree rotation, 2.5-inch maximum grip
• Bonus: learn about biomimicry — the study of how
models, systems, and elements found in nature
are incorporated into everyday engineering