DESCRIPTION
Create a Robot Artist with the Science Buddies Art Bot Kit!
Unleash creativity and STEM learning with the Art Bot Kit, the perfect hands-on project for young inventors and artists. This engaging kit combines art and engineering, letting kids build wobbly robots that dance, spin, and create vibrant, one-of-a-kind patterns on paper.
The Art Bot Kit teaches core engineering concepts like balance, weight distribution, and motor mechanics through interactive, hands-on experimentation. Students assemble a simple vibrating robot using everyday materials and explore how different designs affect its movement and artistic output. Along the way, they discover how offset weights control vibration in real-world applications, from cell phones to industrial machinery.
Perfect for classrooms, STEM clubs, and home projects, this kit encourages problem-solving, creativity, and experimentation, making learning fun and memorable.
Key Features:
- Build a fully functional Art Bot robot
- Hands-on introduction to STEM and robotics
- Explore vibration, balance, and simple motor mechanics
- Encourages creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking
- Ideal for classrooms, makerspaces, and independent learning
Key Questions You'll Explore:
- How does the position of an offset weight affect a robot's movement and speed?
- What role does the center of gravity play in keeping a robot stable?
- How can controlled vibrations be used to create different artistic patterns?
- Why do unbalanced rotating objects create predictable movement patterns?
Ready to build your artistic robot? All instructions are available online. This kit includes all of the supplies needed to create two Art Bots including the art supplies, motor, battery holder, and specialized parts you need. Order your Art Bot Kit today and bring engineering and creativity together!
Note: Instructions are NOT included with the kit but are available online from Science Buddies.
Find your perfect pack: Available in the Art Bot, 5-pack and the Art Bot, 20-pack options to match your needs. Love the concept? Check out Bristle Bots for another robotic adventure.
CONTENTS TAB
This kit includes enough materials to create two complete Art Bots:
- Batteries
- Battery holders
- Corks
- Craft sticks
- Cups
- DC Motors
- Electrical tape
- Foam adhesive
- Markers
- Screwdriver
- Wiggly eyes
SPECIFICATIONS TAB
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