Jumping Robot
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
Take a leap into engineering with this jumping robot! Assemble a spring-powered mechanism, then experiment with the design to customize its jumps and appearance. Along the way, learn how the physics of potential and kinetic energy work to put the spring in your robot’s step. Ready to jump in?
Why it’s awesome
Springy engineering
Wire up a motor and build a mechanism to make your ‘bot bounce.
Build and tinker
Create a custom skin for your robot to make it your own.
Science of jumping
Experiment with angles and energy to explore jumping physics.
What’s included?
Topics explored
Robot engineering
Mechanical motion
Potential + kinetic energy
Additional details
From the desk of the product designer:
Behind the design
“We got our first prototype to jump using rubber bands from around the workshop, but we switched to springs because they’re stronger and more reliable.”
- KiwiCo Product Designer
By the numbers
8
Jumping mechanism prototypes
12
Battery pack placements tested
1,000+
Test hops
Reviews
4.8
10 reviews
Eugene
03/04/2024
yaaaas
Grammy Laura
04/08/2023
My 6 year old grandson and I had a wonderful time putting this together. He loved the end result and that he can also be creative to make it look like other creatures/characters. Great education booklet also!
Heather Feather
04/05/2023
We gave this as a gift to my 8 year old nephew and he built it with his grandfather. They remarked that it was very well made and cleverly designed. They had fun putting it together and it worked like a charm jumping around.
Jackie
03/29/2023
I must admit ! I love the idea of KiwiCo. We are new to your company. I have bought more products than we have made yet. Jumping Robot's are waiting for birthday's in April. They looks wonderful. Give me some time before I give my official review.
TheTznon
12/28/2022
Great kit, lots of spare parts and options to customize with your own style. very engaging and fun for kids.
zorty
06/01/2022
Loved watching grandson assemble. Excited with Jumping robot - he joined in with the jumping!