HANDS-ON BUILDING PROJECT: Kids ages 8+ can construct their own adorable, motorized gecko robot that climbs up, down, and all around smooth vertical surfaces! IMPROVED, INNOVATIVE DESIGN: Functional and efficient, this multi-legged robot uses a unique system of gears and suction cup feet to ascend walls at the flip of a switch. BRING ENGINEERING & PHYSICS TO LIFE: Through assembly and experimentation, kids explore different types of gear systems, the science of suction cups, and how link mechanisms work together to power a quadruped model. REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS: Discover other gravity-defying animal climbers and learn about different biological traits that geckos, octopuses, and spiders use to stick to surfaces in their respective environments. THOROUGH, EASY-TO-USE MANUAL: The full-color, 16-page manual guides assembly with step-by-step illustrated instructions, loads of background information on the scientific processes at work, tips and tricks for using your GeckoBot, and ideas of experiments to try with your new robotic pal.