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Biomimicry, engineering inspired by nature, is one of the most exciting ideas in modern design, and this kit makes it tangible. Kids build a jointed robot that slithers like a real snake, which leads naturally to questions about how animals move.
Wiring the motors and remote is a real step up in electronics skills, and the custom skins keep it creative.
Two things to weigh: it's a more involved build that suits 9 and up, and you'll want to check the battery details. For a budding roboticist, it's a memorable project.
Description
SKU:
5845
The KiwiCo Remote-Controlled Snake Robot is a robotics kit where kids wire up motors, link wooden joints and add a custom skin to build a slithering snake they drive with a wired remote.
What's inside
- Wooden body pieces, clips, metal rods, beads and toggle pieces
- 2 motors, 2 wheels and a battery pack
- Switches, wiring and a remote control box
- 3 sets of robot skins plus sticky foam to design your own
- A ball for the maze game and illustrated instructions
How it works
Kids build the jointed body, wire the motors to the remote and choose a skin. The joints slide side to side as the robot drives, mimicking how real snakes move, and a ball-maze challenge tests their driving skills.
What kids learn
- Robotics and electronics: wiring motors, switches and a remote
- Biomimicry: how engineers copy nature's designs
- Problem solving: troubleshooting connections when something doesn't move
- Creativity: designing their own snakeskin
Good to know before you buy
- Age: 9 and up.
- Batteries: the kit includes a battery pack; check KiwiCo's listing for whether batteries are included before gifting.
- Reviews: rated 4.6 on KiwiCo at the time of writing.
- Shipping: KiwiCo offers free shipping on orders over $75 at the time of writing, and orders ship in about 2 business days.
- Value: $39.95.
Who it's for
Kids 9 to 12 who love animals, robots or remote-control toys, and anyone ready for their first wiring project.
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About
KiwiCo
KiwiCo was founded in 2011 by Sandra Oh Lin, an engineer, mother, and entrepreneur who wanted to make creative, hands-on learning easier for families. As a parent, Sandra appreciated projects that encouraged children to explore and invent, but found it difficult to consistently find ideas, research activities, and gather all the necessary materials. She created KiwiCo to make those enriching experiences more accessible.
The company began as Kiwi Crate, offering activity boxes designed to help children learn through making and experimenting. As the range expanded to serve more ages and interests, the business adopted the name KiwiCo in 2017 to reflect its broader collection of projects and educational experiences.
KiwiCo develops activities across science, technology, engineering, art, geography, and other subjects, with projects designed by a team of educators, designers, engineers, and makers. The company also gathers feedback from children to help ensure that its projects are engaging, age-appropriate, and fun to complete.
KiwiCo's mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators by helping children build creative confidence and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on discovery, it encourages kids to become active creators, experiment with ideas, and learn by doing.
