
The Apitor Robot B building kit turns assembling bricks into a fun exploration of mechanics and engineering. The set includes 240 building pieces and a motorised control module, which can be used to build 8 different moving models, such as a monster truck or a bulldozer. The electric motor brings the finished creation to life, so children can watch their own creation actually work. The picture manual makes building easy step by step, and the free Apitor Kit app offers further inspiration. The kit is designed for children from 6 years old and helps to naturally develop imagination, fine motor skills, spatial awareness and an interest in engineering principles.
Apitor Robot B offers 8 different models that can be assembled one by one from the same set of 240 pieces. Children can build a monster truck or a bulldozer, for example, and then take the set apart and start on the next creation. The individual models are not just static – the electric motor allows them to move their wheels or other mechanisms depending on the specific build. With the monster truck, the chassis even moves as it starts up, giving the final model a more realistic effect.
The kit includes a control module with an electric motor that brings the assembled models to life. Control is simple with an ON/OFF switch, so Apitor Robot B requires no previous programming experience. Depending on the chosen model, the motor can power the movement of wheels or other mechanical parts. It requires two AA batteries, which are not included.
Building moving structures shows children clearly how individual parts, gears and a motor can work together to create a functional mechanism. Apitor Robot B thus combines play with learning the basic principles of mechanics, physics and engineering. Handling the individual pieces also supports hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, spatial awareness and finding your own solutions. The kit is STEM.org Authenticated™.
A clear picture manual makes assembly easy, and you can also use the free Apitor Kit app, which offers building instructions for 8 additional models. The kit's possibilities don't end with the eight basic builds. However, you don't need a phone or tablet for the assembled models to work – Robot B is not a programmable robot, and the motor is controlled directly on the control module. This means children can start building and playing without any coding experience.
The building bricks are designed to common standards and can be combined with other popular building brick brands. This means children don't have to stick to the pre-designed models and can use the pieces to create their own designs. A sorting tray is included in the box to help organise the 240 pieces.
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