Geckobot [With Battery] by Thames & Kosmos

This astonishing wall-climbing robot has a motorized air suction system that enables it to walk vertically up and down perfectly smooth surfaces, like glass, plastic, whiteboards, and glossy laminates. The battery-powered motor drives an innovative gear system that produces a rotating motion making the legs move back and forth and up and down, mimicking a real gecko. At the same time, the gear system drives an air pump that creates a vacuum at the two feet touching the wall while blowing air outward at the other two feet. In this way, two of the feet are always holding the model to the wall, while the other two feet are pushing off and stepping forward. You can build six other models and conduct experiments with suction to learn about air pressure and the mechanical physics of this unique device. A 24-page, full-color manual guides you through model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions and provides scientific information and explanations.

Author: Thames & Kosmos
Publisher: Thames & Kosmos
Published: 10/29/2019
Binding Type: Other
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 14.60h x 10.90w x 3.20d
ISBN: 0814743012097

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