Tinker Camp: Day 1

Radical Robotics

How do You Build a Robot?

Robots may seem complicated, but they're actually built a lot like humans! Explore how engineers use robotics to take on dangerous jobs.

Rock out with robotics! Explore how robots are engineered and how they help automate all sorts of tasks. Meet some historic robots — from Elektro the Moto-Man to Spot the Customizable Bot. Then build your own mechanical jitterbug!

Read

Real-World Robots

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Read

Elektro the Moto-Man

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Read

Robotics with Isaac Asimov

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Make

DIY Jitterbug Robot

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Make

Tinkering with Motors

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STEAM Challenge

Design Your Own Robot

Tinker Camp counselor Andy is challenging you to think like a robotics engineer and design an extreme robot that can do a dangerous, difficult or even a disgusting job!

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Optional

More fun!

Check out more projects from KiwiCo to supplement the activities for today!

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Add more fun to your summer days!

More awesomeness

  1. Amazing Machines

    Dive deeper into the world of robotics with our friends at NatGeo Kids!

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  2. 5 Fun Robotics Projects for Kids

    Want more robotics projects? Check out these awesome ideas and start inventing!

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Keep exploring!