Build an awesome, nine-inch-diameter, rolling robotic sphere and six other robot models. Drive your robot using the remote-control interface in the Super Sphere app, available for tablets and smartphones, or write programs using the easy, visual programming language in the app. The onboard sound sensor lets you program your robots to perform specific sequences of commands in response to the number of claps (or other loud sounds) that it detects. Robotics is a vast and thrilling interdisciplinary field involving physics, engineering, and computer science. This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics that lets them build seven motorized machines controlled by programs and a sound sensor. Each robot model moves in a unique and interesting way, demonstrating how the same mechanical parts can come together to yield many different results. After learning how the technology works, you can build and program your own robots using the kit's 182 building pieces. A full-color, 60-page, step-by-step illustrated manual helps you assemble all of the models and includes information about robotics in the real world. Details: STEM robotics kit 182 pieces Includes 8 experiments Includes 60 page manual Requires 3 AA batteries (not included) Works with app on tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android) For ages 8 through 14