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In Association with the Discovery Channel Store
Remote Control Robosapien V2 Media Remote Control Robosapien V2 Media
Enter the future of robotics – where media is integral to the mix – with this evolved, updated version of the advanced Robosapian Media. Complete multi-media experienceHead-mounted camera takes photographsFull-color integrated LCD screenBuilt-in speakers on armorPlays movies, videos and displays photosPlay video games on screenCreate unique movements with included softwareDances to a chosen music track with custom choreographySight, sound and touch sensorsIR vision to detect and avoid obstaclesTracks moving objectsMultiple personalities: RS Media, Service Bot 3000, Space Bot and Billy-Joe Sapien PC connectivity via USBComplete with PC software to create and edit your own personalitiesIncludes multi-system IR remote controlThe perfect fusion of cutting edge technology and outrageous personality, it's the ultimate robot for the media era.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
Tri-Bot Talking Robot Tri-Bot Talking Robot
Enjoy hours of play with this animated robot that's fun, frisky and smart.14" tall talking robotPop-top head, animated eyebrows and light-up eyes Tells jokes, stories and morePlay 1 of 3 onboard driving-based games – Pattern, Maze and Minefield"Catch me and tag me" alarm modeHoming function makes the robot follow you around the houseMovable arms and tilt waist3-wheeled base turns on a dime and moves in any directionRemote control with tilt sensor function – twist the remote in your hands and he'll turn in response, point it down or up and he'll move forward or backwards Free roam modeProgram mode stores a sequence of up to 40 program stepsGuard mode protects your room from siblings and petsStandby and sleep modes conserve batteriesAdvances in robotic technology make this animated companion engaging and full of fun – a giant leap forward for robot lovers of all ages.

In Association with Hobbytron
Air Zinger Robot Kit BY OWI (No soldering required) Air Zinger Robot Kit BY OWI (No soldering required)
This is not just another cool robotic toy from OWI. AIR ZINGER Robot kit will blow you away! Building on air technology, OWI has created a robot kit that can inhale or blast out a ball (included) through its cannon like loader. Zigging and zagging is no problem with its wired controller. You can easily move forward, backward, left and right. What is amazing, is the whirl wind effect you create when you activate Air Zingers wind magnum propeller. When the propeller is activated to retrieve the ball, it is like watching a like Largemouth bass inhale its lunch. On command, its special compartment stores the ball and launches it. Its all about full-throttle competition; who can beat whom? You can create your own games, tournaments, and rules.
SoundTracker Robot SoundTracker Robot
The SoundTracker Robot uses a simple sound sensor to detect sounds and obstacles. It will reverse away from the sound or obstruction, then race forward. To build this educational robot requires only basic hand tools (cutting pliers, small hammer, long nose pliers, and screwdriver).
Mechanical Motorized Stegomech Wood Kit Mechanical Motorized Stegomech Wood Kit
The Elenco series of mechanical, motorized wooden kits is an ideal project for future engineers to learn how motors, gears and pulleys put things in motion.

From Mindware

Motor the MonkeyRobotic Hornet
What do insects and robots have in common? More than you think! The full-color 32-page book in each kit takes kids on a journey of discovery into the amazing world of biomimetics, the practice of borrowing ideas from nature. Learn why engineers are copying how insects move, fly, grip and see in order to design better robots. Then they'll assemble their own 5"-long robotic insect to experiment with. Uses two AAA batteries (not included).

Ages 8 to 12.

In Association with Discover This
OWI Moon WalkerOWI Moon Walker II Robot Kit
Not one, but two! Light and Sound! MOON WALKER II has combined the technology of two sensors. A whimsical indication of future trends, MOON WALKER II begins to walk when it detects a change in light intensity or sound commands. MOON WALKER II continues it's four legged voyage until instructed by an internal timer to stop. This kit presents an engaging opportunity to learn about some of the mechanics, operation and history of robots. When assembled, this robot uses a phototransistor to sense changes in light (such as turning on a lamp) and a condenser microphone to sense changes in sound (such as clapping). It converts those stimuli into electronic signals to power a motor, and MOON WALKER II will walk forward for a preset time. When it stops, affecting other change in light area light or sound may activate it again. The sensors be adjusted for different sensitivity levels.  Ages 10 and up.
Gearbotics T-RexGearbotics Sonic T-Rex Robot Kit
Gears Trex Kit! Start beginning
builders off on the right foot with a Gears! Gears! Gears!  Building project that's guaranteed to be ferocious fun!  Twenty-eight piece gear building set has exactly the right pieces to bring a wonderful T-Rex to walking, roaring life. Includes motor with T-Rex sounds, gears, connectors and dinosaur pieces.  Ages 5 and up.
Weasel Robot Kit Weasel Robot Kit
Award Winner! 2003 Dr. Toy's 10 Best High-Tech Products
Weasel is a tenacious little robot warrior that embodies two sensors that allow it to “see” a line or “feel” its way along walls and around corners. The two motors and contact sensor activate the wall sensing micro switch to control the motors’ on/off operation that determines the path of a wall.   Quick and easy to assemble, this is a beginner robot that make great entrants for robotic competitions, robotic workshops, after-school programs, special events, gifts, science enrichment camps, and classroom activities.    Ages 8 and up.

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From National Geographic
Rapid-fire Robot Rapid-fire Robot
As featured in the July 1997 issue of National Geographic, the science of robotics has many applications but none as fun as this electronic wonder. Using the handheld controller, kids of all ages can sharpen their hand-eye coordination skills and command Rapid-fire Robot to walk forward and backward, turn left and right, travel into another room, talk, dance, and launch soft foam disks. Includes educational fact card about robots. Ages 3+

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Parenting Tip: Gifted kids love to see how things work.  They'll take things apart to investigate the inner workings of anything from toasters and telephones to computer printers to anything else they can take apart.  (No wonder they love robots so much!)   If your child loves to take things apart, why not buy him or her a simple tool kit?  Whenever something breaks or is no longer wanted, don't throw it away.  Let your little take his tools and take it apart!  This not only helps your child learn to use tools and get ready to work with robots, it also saves appliances you don't want to get rid of!  

From Mindware:

Building Bots
Building Bots
From the Junk Drawer to a "Robot War"  If mechanized mayhem is your kid's game, this book is a must-have. Guiding young "Battle Bot" fans from design through construction, it's 256 pages of customized warrior robots made of easy-to-find household and hardware store materials. Also includes tips from top builders, tournament organizers and other professionals. 



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