Going up! This Geckobot kit lets kids build their own gravity defying robotic gecko that can crawl up, down and around smooth vertical surfaces. As they put together the multi legged climber with its suction cup “feet” and clever gear system, they get a close up look at how all the pieces work together.

The build includes a working electric circuit with motor, battery and switch, so kids see how power moves through the robot to bring it to life. Once it is assembled, they can test different surfaces to see where the Geckobot climbs best and learn how suction, seals and air pressure keep it hanging on.

A 16 page full color manual walks through the model step by step with clear illustrations, and also explains the physics and engineering ideas behind the design. Updated tooling and parts make the assembly smoother and the climbing action more reliable, so kids can focus on experimenting instead of fighting the build.

Hands on construction supports fine motor skills, patience and problem solving, while giving a satisfying peek inside the world of real robots and simple machines.