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Hero: Sound-Sensing Robot

STEM
Robotics
Ages 8+

Control a robot using claps and sound commands.

$64.95

Open your ears, Hero hears everything! Three directional microphones let this robot perceive and react to sound, powering four play modes — Hero can locate you, follow you around, respond to your remote sound commands, or even play tug-of-war. Clap your hands or use the included castanet to send commands. Build Hero from over 100 parts, then learn how sound waves and spatial hearing work.

A 2024 Toy Insider Top Holiday Toy
A 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist (Tech Toy category)

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Developed by educators and scientists
Step-by-step build instructions
Engaging illustrations throughout

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What's in the Box

Piece Count: 142
52 page manual

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Open your ears, Hero hears everything! Through its three directional microphones, this robot perceives and reacts to sounds. Have fun with Hero’s four play modes! Hero can locate you, follow you around, be remotely controlled by your sound commands, and even play against you in a wild game of tug-of-war — all by sensing sounds! Clap your hands or use the included castanet to send commands to Hero.

Hero's innovative design includes movable arms that can disappear into his spherical body and a giant, illuminated eye for making facial expressions. Build Hero from over 100 parts. The full-color, 52-page manual guides you through a step-by-step assembly and includes an adventure comic. Plus, learn about how Hero’s super-hearing works, and all about sound waves and spatial hearing.

High-tech, screen-free play
3 directional microphones
Clever sound sensing technology
Innovative design
Remote control with your clap or a castanet
4 play modes

Ages

8+ with help | 12+ I got this

Experiments

4

Piece Count

142

Manual Pages

52

Product Dimensions

10 x 11 x 4.7 in.

Product Weight

1.8 lbs.

Manual Dimensions

5.8 x 8.3 in.

Batteries Required

AAA 4)

Country of Origin

Taiwan

Year Released

2024

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Curiosity, Engineered

We solve engineering problems most toy companies wouldn't attempt. GeckoBot climbs glass, Gecko Run builds marble runs on walls, and the Mega Cyborg Hand, a wearable hydraulic exoskeleton, was the #1-selling science toy in the US in 2025 (Circana).
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We turn complex science and technology into fun, hands-on experiences for kids and families. From crystal growing to advanced robotics, we make the challenging feel approachable and the approachable feel exciting.

Everyone's a Scientist

We turn complex science and technology into fun, hands-on experiences for kids and families. From crystal growing to advanced robotics, we make the challenging feel approachable and the approachable feel exciting.

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Hero: Sound-Sensing Robot

Inside the manual

Additional Info

What's in the Box

Deeper Dive

Straight from real parents

We envision a world where everyone loves to learn.

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