Thames & Kosmos Hero: Sound Sensing Robot, Kids Science Kit, Learning Resources for Sound Waves and Spatial Hearing, STEM Toys for Science Experiments, Age 8+ with Help & Age 12+ Alone

BUILD A SOUND-SENSING ROBOT: Assemble Hero from over 100 parts and discover how directional microphones and motors work together to detect and respond to sound-clap, snap, or use the included castanet to control your robot. FOUR INTERACTIVE PLAY MODES: Hero can follow you, locate sound sources, respond to audio commands, and even challenge you to a game of tug-of-war-each mode teaches principles of spatial hearing and sound wave behavior. INNOVATIVE DESIGN WITH MOVING PARTS: Features retractable arms, a spherical body, and a giant illuminated eye that displays expressions-blending mechanical engineering with playful personality. SUITABLE FOR AGES 8+ WITH HELP, 12+ SOLO: Guided by a full-colour, 52-page manual and comic-style story, Hero offers screen-free STEM learning for kids and teens-ideal for home, classroom, or science clubs. BOOSTS STEM & SOUND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Encourages critical thinking, engineering design, and auditory exploration through hands-on experiments in robotics, acoustics, and spatial awareness., Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos