Thames & Kosmos Dusty – Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Description

Build, program, and explore robotics with Dusty, the Robot Vacuum Cleaner that brings everyday science to life. This engaging STEM kit lets kids assemble their very own desktop‑sized robot vacuum that looks great and works in surprisingly clever ways. As children follow step‑by‑step instructions, they’ll discover how motors, sensors, and mechanical systems work together to bring Dusty to life and keep surfaces tidy.

Once assembled, Dusty cruises around collecting dust and crumbs with a vacuuming mechanism that mimics real cleaning robots. Ingenious mechanical sensors help Dusty avoid obstacles, prevent it from falling off edges, and steer around objects in its path, making every run a fun and interactive experiment in robotics and automation. Transparent parts let young engineers peer into its internal systems, offering a peek at the gears, motor, and wiring that power the robot’s movement and cleaning actions.

Dusty’s expressive face adds personality to every session, changing expressions from happy on a successful mission to befuddled when an obstacle gets in the way — encouraging imaginative play and storytelling alongside real‑world engineering learning.

Whether kids are building their first robot or adding to a growing repertoire of STEM experiments, Dusty makes science exciting and accessible. It’s a fresh way to spark curiosity about mechanical design, sensors, and simple robotics through hands‑on assembly and experimentation.

The Dusty Robot Vaccuum Cleaner – STEM Toy may help with…

• Counting
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Expression 
• Curiosity
• Discovery
• Focus
• Following Instructions
• Hands-on learning
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Safety Preparedness
• Spatial skills
• STEM Exploration
• Teamwork
• Turn Taking

Thames and Kosmos Dusty – Robot Vacuum Cleaner Features:

• Buildable robot vacuum STEM kit for kids with mechanical sensors for edge detection and obstacle avoidance
• Working vacuum mechanism that collects dust and crumbs on flat surfaces
• Expressive face with changing expressions
• Transparent body parts for internal mechanical insight
• Full-color step-by-step instruction manual
• Dimensions: 10″ x 11″ x 3.9″
• For ages 8+