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    • SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers STEM Thames & Kosmos

    SolarBots: Cosmic Explorers

    • STEM
    • Alternative Energy
    • Ages 6+

    Build a solar robot exploring space on vehicles.

    $26.95

    Build five out-of-this-world robots powered entirely by the sun — no batteries required! Assemble Helio, the main solar-powered robot, then click it into four different space exploration vehicles: a two-legged walker, six-legged bug, three-wheeled trike, and orbiting platform. Each model demonstrates how solar power creates different types of movement and motion. The 36-page manual shares real-world facts about solar technology applications.

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    Additional Info

    • Developed by educators and scientists
    • Step-by-step build instructions
    • Engaging illustrations throughout
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    What's in the Box

    • Piece Count: 123
    • 36 page manual

    Deeper Dive

    Build five out-of-this-world robots that are powered by the sun — batteries not required! First assemble the main robot, Helio, complete with solar panel, electric motor, and gear wheel. Then construct four space exploration vehicles to help Helio travel around the universe. As you quickly move Helio from one vehicle to another, the gears click into place, and the compact solar panel instantly begins converting sunlight into electricity, which powers the electric motor.

    Build a walking bot that marches along on two legs, a bug bot that crawls on six legs, a trike bot that rolls around on three wheels, and a sleek orbiting platform. Each model demonstrates how solar power can be used to make different mechanisms move. The 36-page, full-color manual guides solar power pioneers through model assembly and offers fun scientific facts about the real-life applications of solar technology. Where will the sunlight take your cosmic explorers next?

    CAUTION: Contains functional sharp edges or points.

    Ages

    6+ with Help / 9+ I got this!

    Experiments

    5

    Piece Count

    123

    Manual Pages

    36

    Product Dimensions

    10 x 11 x 2.5 in.

    Product Weight

    1 lb

    Manual Dimensions

    5.5 x 8.3 in.

    Batteries Required

    N/A

    Country of Origin

    Taiwan

    Year Released

    2025

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