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Build it, power it, and watch it crawl! The Smithsonian Robo Spider kit lets curious kids (and fun-loving adults) bring an eight-legged arachnid to life — no web required. Packed with educational value and robotic fun, this battery-powered spider scuttles with eerily realistic movement, making it the perfect blend of science, engineering, and spooky entertainment.
Why the Smithsonian Robo Spider Is a Must-Have:
Build-Your-Own Robotic Spider Assemble a motorized spider with eight multi-jointed legs that realistically replicate spider walking motion — creepy, crawly, and totally cool.
STEM Learning Through Play A hands-on introduction to robotics, mechanical engineering, and motion mechanics. Ideal for ages 8+ and curious minds of all ages.
Includes Giant Color Poster Comes with a 23" x 17" (58 cm x 43 cm) full-color educational poster filled with spider facts and fun.
Motorized and Battery Operated Just pop in 1 AA battery (1.5V) (not included), and your Robo Spider is ready to strut its spindly stuff.
Easy-to-Follow Instructions Designed for young builders with adult supervision. Requires scissors, wire cutter, and screwdriver (tools not included).
Screen-Free Fun Encourages tactile learning, patience, and fine motor skills—no screens, just gears, curiosity, and good old-fashioned discovery.
Great Gift for Young Engineers Whether it’s for Halloween fun, a science fair project, or a rainy day activity, this kit is both educational and entertaining.
Take a crawl on the wild side and engineer your own creepy crawler with the Smithsonian Robo Spider — where hands-on science gets a serious set of legs!
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