
Liam Tinkers with Tinkerbots
Tinkerbots are available in three sets. Â The basic kitâthe Wheeler Setâincludes a power module (or power brain), a pivot device, a motor, axis cuboids, wheels, axes and adapters that are Lego-compatible. Â The Advanced Builder Set includes the basic pieces, plus a twister module, and cube- and prism-shaped forms. The Sensoric Mega Kit adds in a grabber, a light sensor and other pieces.
Each kit is basically connect and goâyou just press a button. Â More advanced uses include recording motion patterns, as well as controlling the Tinkerbot creation remotely via app on a smartphone or tablet. Â Using a sensor, kids also get the creation to react to objects. Â The microcontroller in the power brain is compatible with Arduino for programming.
What can you (ahem, your kids) create? Â Animals, robots, vehicles that move. Â Factor in the addition of Lego or Lego-like pieces, and you can rule a small robotic kingdom.
Available at Amusespot.com.