Thames&Kosmos Kids First Robot Factory: Weird and unsociable rogue robots

Thames&Kosmos Kids First Robot Factory: Weird and unsociable rogue robots

Number of pieces: 117

Provide the construction of a series of quirky mobile robots

Includes a beautifully illustrated storybook of 32 pages

Provide an engaging way to teach simple engineering concepts

Age: 5-7 years old and above

Thames&Kosmos Kids First Robotics Factory: Wacky Misfit Rogue Robots offers a range of quirky electric robots, and this entry-level mechanical engineering kit is suitable for children aged 5 and above. This 32 page beautifully illustrated storybook revolves around the adventure story of Omegas, a family of manufacturers and engineers that appeared in other Kids First early engineering kits.

This story takes the character to a robot factory where the robots are a bit out of control. The robots were repaired one by one and restored to their working state. While following the story, children can build models of eight different robots and conduct experiments to see how each robot uses battery powered motors, gears, and other mechanical components.

Each robot's arms or legs move in different ways, creating interesting walking and movement behaviors, while also teaching children how simple mechanical systems work. Large cube plastic building blocks allow small hands to easily assemble models together.

Robot factories provide an interesting way to teach simple engineering concepts to young children, laying the foundation for strong STEM related skills and understanding abilities for parents, teachers, and caregivers during early childhood. Model construction and experimentation can cultivate fine motor skills, mechanical engineering skills, visual spatial skills, as well as reasoning and concept development skills.

Warning: choking hazard - small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.