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Ages 9+
Ages 9+

Crawling Robot

$34.95 USD4.8

Take the next step in your engineering adventures with a crawling robot you build yourself! Construct intricate mechanical legs that let your robot walk like a crab. Add a set of wiggling arms, or design your own with custom arm connectors. Then learn about the engineering behind real-life robots that walk just like yours!

Why it’s awesome

  1. Make-it-move engineering

    Use real electronic components to make mechanical motion.

  2. Mesmerizing motion

    Crab-inspired leg linkages bend and sidestep.

  3. Create-a-critter

    Add eyes, arms, or custom attachments for a unique ‘bot.

What’s included?

  • motor

  • AA battery pack

  • 2 sticky foam sheets

  • 2 cranks

  • wood set (34 pcs)

  • 2 rods

  • 18 pegs

  • 4 clips

  • 22 foam donuts

  • 2 zip ties

  • body piece

  • screwdriver

  • 4 screws

  • 24 push washers

  • 4 arms

  • 4 arm connectors

  • 4 custom arm papers

  • 4 wiggle eyes

  • illustrated instruction booklet

Topics explored

  1. Robotics

  2. Engineering + design

  3. Mechanical linkages

From the desk of the product designer:

Behind the design

“Because we had such a blast prototyping different arm designs, we decided to add customizable arm connectors so users could join in the creative fun!”

- KiwiCo Product Designer

By the numbers

28

Links in the legs

42

Arm prototypes

1,320ft

Test distance walked

Reviews

4.8

5 reviews

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    Amy

    08/30/2024

    Fantastic!

    Mark P

    09/13/2022

    Crawling Robot. Nice quality product. A real challenge to assemble. Good example of mechanics.

    Jace

    07/16/2022

    Zhhs

    Linda

    02/22/2022

    Our grandson, age 8, was able to independently assemble the robot. The screwdriver was too small so he used the one in his sister’s eureka kit. He prefers the architectural sheet of directions over having them in a booklet. The robot worked well and entertained he family.

    Vickey

    01/07/2022

    We got a crawling robot from someone and some instruction was missing. I emailed KiwiCo to send us a video or any online instructions. They didn’t have anything, so they sent me a whole new kit for free. It was so sweet and generous of them! My 10 year old was thrilled, and you just gained a new customer, because we will order more kits in the future. Thanks again!

This robot-building kit is an awesome way to learn how to create moving machines with real electronic parts. With its crab-like legs, this ‘bot can sidestep and bend its way across any surface, mesmerizing anyone who sees it in action. But that's not all – the custom robotics kit for kids also includes the ability to customize your robot, adding eyes, arms, and other attachments to make it your own unique creation. Kids who love robots and building things will have a blast with this engineering set. Not only will they learn important STEM skills, but they'll also have a lot of fun doing it. The Crawling Robot is the perfect way to get kids excited about science and technology, all while having a crabtastic time!

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