Product Description
The Thames And Kosmos SolarBots Cosmic Explorers STEM Experiment Kit introduces young minds to the power of renewable energy through hands-on robotics. This battery-free engineering set allows children to construct five unique, space-themed robot models that operate entirely on alternative energy. At the heart of the system is Helio, a main motorized core featuring a compact solar panel, an electric motor, and a gear wheel. Young engineers can easily swap this central core across four different space exploration vehicles using an innovative click-and-go system. As the gears seamlessly click into place, the solar panel transforms sunlight directly into electricity to drive the motorized mechanics. The kit provides parts to build a two-legged walking bot, a six-legged crawling bug bot, a three-wheeled rolling trike bot, and a spinning orbiting platform. Accompanied by a thirty-six page, full-color instructional manual, this educational kit guides children through step-by-step assembly while teaching real-world science concepts about photovoltaic technology and mechanical physics. It is the perfect gift for kids who love space exploration, building, and scientific discovery.