Thames & Kosmos Hero: Sound-Sensing Robot STEM Experiment Kit, Build a Robot That Reacts to Sounds, Explore Engineering, Sound Technology, Spatial Hearing, Quality Screen-Free, Educational Play

Make some noise, Hero hears everything! Build a unique sound-sensing robot from over 100 parts and learn about engineering and sound technology as you play and experiment with your six-legged robot friend. Thanks to its three directional microphones, Hero perceives and reacts to sounds, allowing you to control it by clapping your hands, snapping your fingers, playing music, or using the included castanet. Activate Hero to follow you around, respond to specific series of sounds, join you in a dance party, or even challenge you to a wild game of tug-of-war! With four different play modes, Hero provides hours of open-ended play and exploration. Hero’s innovative design includes movable arms that disappear into its spherical body and a giant, illuminated eye for making facial expressions. The full-color, 52-page manual guides you through step-by-step assembly and includes a comic-book-style story about your new robot companion!
A build-it-yourself robot that combines high-tech, screen-free play with cool lessons on the science of sound.
Advanced robot design includes 2 motors and 3 microphones, allowing your robot to perceive and react to sounds you make!
Hands-on assembly develops fine motor skills and provides firsthand insight into the inner workings of robots; ideal for engineers ages 8+ with help, or 12+ for indpendent play
Four unique play modes offer engaging lessons in sound waves and spatial hearing: Activate Hero to follow you around, respond certain ways to specific series of sounds, dance to your favorite music, or challenge you to a game of tug-of-war!
Removable stickers give your robot a unique personality and encourage creativity, while the included castanet allows kids to experiment with different patterns of sounds.
A 2025 Tech Toy of the Year Finalist!
A 2024 Toy Insider Top Holiday Toy