Thames & Kosmos 620301 Experiment Kit - Signature Series Gyrobot Kit

Experiment Kit - Signature Series Gyrobot Kit Gyros are used in countless devices. From s, s, and video game controllers to airplanes and space teles, gyros perform tasks ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary. With this kit, children can explore the astonishing powers of the gyro by building seven motorized models, including a robot that can balance on two linear wheels and move along a tightrope! Kids will learn about the physical science principles that keep the robot balanced, making it appear to defy gravity. By constructing seven different models with the motorized gyro unit, young engineers can experiment with and learn about the science of gyroscopic devices and the indispensable role they play in our lives. The models include the gyroscopic robot, a balancing personal vehicle, a gyro horizon (or artificial horizon), a gyrocompass, a balancing game, a tightrope walker, and a flight simulator. At the core of these models is a unique motor-driven gyro. A gyro is a rapidly spinning wheel ed in such as way that its axle can move in any direction. Because of the laws of physics, the gyro reacts to external forces differently than a non-spinning wheel would: it resists forces in certain directions. This behavior allows it to be used for all sorts of applications related to balance, rotation, and orientation. Fun, hands-on experiments with the motorized gyro unit make these physical laws tangible and easier to comprehend. The word gyro comes from the Greek words gyro, for circle or rotation, and skopeein, meaning 'to see. The name was originally coined by a scientist who built the device in an experiment to see Earth's rotation. Although gyros are used in very sophisticated devices, essentially they are simple mechanical instruments. A child's spinning toy top is a simple example of a gyro. A full-color, 24-page, illustrated experiment manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations. Ages 8 and up. 102 pieces. Specifications* Subject: Robotics * Age: 8+ * Product Dimension: 14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1" * Weight: 13 lbs

• Thames & Kosmos 620301 Experiment Kit - Signature Series Gyrobot Kit.
• UPC:814743010697.