{"product_id":"bionic-robotic-arm","title":"Bionic Robotic Arm","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe robotic arm of the future is here! The segmented arm is driven by cables like the tendons in muscles, resulting in a mesmerizing motion reminiscent of a cyborg creature’s tentacles in a sci-fi movie. Assemble this cutting-edge robotic arm from almost 300 plastic pieces, learning how each part comes together in its intricate mechanical design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce assembled, you can intuitively control the arm with two joysticks, which pull and release the multiple nylon cables threaded through it, enabling easy and precise control of its movement. Use the right joystick to control the upper body and the left one for the lower body. You’ll be amazed at how instinctive it feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a touch of the right button rotates the claw up to 180 degrees, while pressing the left button gives you the power to open and close the claw. Move the two joysticks and push the two buttons to maneuver the claw to grab, move, and release various objects. Using this robotic arm feels like being at the controls of a state-of-the-art remote operating robot or high-tech cleanroom. And it’s all controlled by the power of your hands — no motors or electricity required!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBonus: Switch out the gripper claw with a model of an eel’s head to transform your robotic arm into a slithery bionic eel. Can you pick up the included small shrimp models with the eels mouth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA full-color manual guides model building and experimentation and provides engaging scientific information about how this type of robotic arm works, including real world examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStunning mechanical design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCutting-edge tendon-driven controls system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncredible range of motion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArm: 360-degree, 23-inch horizontal working area and 180-degree, 15-inch vertical working area \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClaw: 180-degree rotation, 2.5-inch maximum grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntuitively controlled via two joysticks and cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffortlessly operate with unparalleled flexibility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo interchangeable end effectors (gripper claw and fun eel head)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild from almost 300 parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAges: 10+ with help | 14+ I got this\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExperiments: 2\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePiece Count: 297\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManual Pages: 56\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Dimensions: 15.7 x 11.4 x 4.1 in.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Weight: 2.9 lbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManual Dimensions: 8.3 x 11.5 in \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBatteries Required: N\/A\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry of Origin: Taiwan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYear Released: 2024\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 2024 Toy Insider Top Holiday Toy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest Products’ 2024 Robot Toy of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist (Educational Toy category)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Yk8E7daIZ9CpM2iQvv4QRbMXXQCWRA4e\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Download Manual for Bionic Arm\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/620506_BionicArm_Images_051624.zip?v=1780594191\" title=\"Download Hi-Res Images of Bionic Robotic Arm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Hi-Res Images (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41875569901625,"sku":"620506","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/FINALIST__0006_BR-Arm-Nominee_53f683eb-cee9-4eca-a48f-36d25f0fa3c9.jpg?v=1741296028","url":"https:\/\/thamesandkosmos.com\/products\/bionic-robotic-arm","provider":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}