A Roundup of Robots!

Froot Loop’s latest obsession is robots. He’s really into electricity and wants to be an electrical engineer when he grows up. So, we got him a few different robots that we made together! 

We got him a doodle robot. Assemble a robot artist with the 4M Doodling Robot. The 4M Doodling Robot uses vibration and spin generated by its motor to create works of art. Adjust the angle and height of the robot's colored pens and watch it work. No special tools or knowledge required; the kit contains detailed instructions and all the necessary parts.

Challenge your child's imagination with the 4M Doodling Robot. Perfect for any young scientist, not only does this kit foster creativity and teach mechanical principles, it's an excellent opportunity to show kids how toys are assembled and function.
This kit includes necessary components, accessories, and easy-to-follow instructions. Simply supply a Phillips head screwdriver, one AA battery, and paper to doodle on. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
 
I think 9 years old is a high estimate. Elementary kids could definitely do this with help. Froot Loop and I did this together over spring break. We had a lot of fun! 
 

 
We also got this tin can cable car robot. It looked like a LOT of fun! 
 
Explore the exciting worlds of mechanical engineering and green science with the 4M Green Science Tin Can Cable Car Kit. Assemble the cable car using a recycled soda can, then string the cable between two points and watch the car make its ascent. This kit contains all the parts necessary to assemble one cable car. Requires one soda can, a screwdriver, and two AAA batteries. Detailed instructions included. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

Following the detailed instructions provided with the kit, kids can learn the basics of mechanical engineering by assembling a basic motor. Combine the motor with a recycled soda can for a body and watch the cable car make its ascent. 
 

 
The first robot we got for him was this interesting brush robot. 
 
Challenge your child's imagination with the 4M Brush Robot. Perfect for any young scientist, this fun kit teaches kids the basics of engineering by constructing a quirky moving robotic brush. When activated, the robot scuttles around to sweep up debris. Add a second kit and hold exciting robotic races. Fostering creativity and mechanical skill, this kit provides an excellent opportunity to show kids how toys are assembled and function.

This was HARD to build. Like, crazy hard. I have blocked it out of my memory and honestly, I don't really wish to remember it! If you're going to do this one, make sure your kids are older and you have a good block of time available... phew! 

What do you wish you had a robot to do for you?