Thames & Kosmos Hero: Sound Sensing Robot
$65.00
A hands‑on sound sensing robot kit for kids, this build‑and‑play STEM robot by Thames & Kosmos reacts to claps, commands, and sound.
Description
Turn sound into science with the award-winning Hero, a build-and-play sound sensing robot from Thames & Kosmos!
Through its three directional microphones, this robot perceives and reacts to sounds. Have fun with Hero’s four play modes! Hero can locate you, follow you around, be remotely controlled by your sound commands, and even play against you in a wild game of tug-of-war — all by sensing sounds! Clap your hands or use the included castanet to send commands to Hero.
Hero’s innovative design includes movable arms that can disappear into his spherical body and a giant, illuminated eye for making facial expressions. Build Hero from over 100 parts. The full-color, 52-page manual guides you through a step-by-step assembly and includes an adventure comic. Plus, learn about how Hero’s super-hearing works, and all about sound waves and spatial hearing.
Playing with STEM toys may help with…
- Building Self Esteem
- Counting
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Curiosity
- Discovery
- Early Math Skills
- Focus
- Following Directions
- Hands-on learning
- Pattern Recognition
- Planning and Organization
- Problem Solving
- Spatial skills
- STEM Exploration
- Teamwork
- Turn Taking
Thames & Kosmos Hero: Sound Sensing Robot Features:
- 3 directional microphones
- Clever sound sensing technology
- Remote control with your clap or a castanet
- 4 play modes
- Winner of the 2024 Toy Insider Top Holiday Toy and 2025 Toy of the Year Finalist (Tech Toy category)
- For ages 8+
