KiwiCo: Jumping Robot Engineering Kit (Ages 9+)

Build a spring-powered jumping robot and test how changes to its design affect its movement. Learners assemble cams and a spring mechanism, then explore potential and kinetic energy as the robot jumps.

• Subject: Engineering, mechanics, and physics
• Age range: Ages 9+
• Format: Hands-on robot building kit with premade exterior pieces, blank body parts for customization, instructions, and an inspiration booklet; art supplies for customization come from home
• Brand: KiwiCo

After assembling the mechanism, place the robot on a flat surface and switch it on. Experiment with its build to see how the cams and spring change the jump.