I liked how the toy succeeded the first time I tried. I also liked how it was very sturdy, even when it falls it doesn't break. In my opinion, it works well and it can definitely walk on smooth surfaces. The suction cups stick so well that you sometimes need to use tools to lift it. I highly recommend this toy.
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Thames & Kosmos Air-Walker Gravity-Defying Wall-Walking Robot Science Experiment Kit, 5 Robotic Models for Ages 8+ , Blue
- Build a gravity defying robot!
- Learn about the physics of air pressure and suction and how it's used to help your model walk vertically up perfectly smooth surfaces!
- Follow-up to geckobot experiment kit, with easier assembly
- Build 5 different models for a hands-on experience that brings physics and engineering to life.
- For ages 8+, includes a 24-page, full-color manual with step-by-step instructions and a fun comic about NEXO the air-walker!
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 3.1 x 13 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
ASIN | B07P8BDT84 |
Item model number | 620390 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #466,055 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #4,285 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Release date | June 1, 2019 |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
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A robot that defies gravity?! that's what you get with air-walker, a four-legged Bot that uses an ingenious system of suction cups and pumps to crawl along smooth, vertical surfaces like windows. A follow-up to the award-winning geckobot STEM experiment kit, air-walker uses technology similar to that found in its reptilian predecessor, but with easier assembly. Your air-walker can crawl in a straight line, to the left, or to the right, while a special mechanism makes the robot's head move back and forth as its body moves forward. You can also build four other models with the same components and learn how suction and mechanical devices can be used in different real-world applications. A vacuum-suction machine sticks to and lifts flat panels, while a robot with just two suction cups rotates around a central pivot point. This hands-on construction kit brings engineering and physics to life as it demonstrates the power of air pressure at work. A 32-page, full-color manual guides your model building and experiments with clear step-by-step illustrated instructions.
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Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.WARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Long tubes – Strangulation hazard. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information.
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At Thames & Kosmos, our goal is to provide fun, wholesome, educational experiences for kids and families of all shapes and sizes!
For over 200 years, our global family of companies has been refining the process of developing creative and innovative ways to inspire children—and adults!—to discover their world, ask questions, and try things for themselves, all with the goal of transforming that curiosity into knowledge.
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About Thames & Kosmos
Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T&K's mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T&K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.
Air-Walker
A Robot That Defies Gravity?!
That’s what you get with Air-Walker, a four-legged bot that uses an ingenious system of suction cups and pumps to crawl along smooth, vertical surfaces like windows. A follow-up to the award-winning Geckobot STEM experiment kit, Air-Walker uses technology similar to that found in its reptilian predecessor, but with easier assembly. You can also build four other models with the same components and learn how suction and mechanical devices can be used in different real-world applications.
- Ages 8 and up
- 24-page, full-color manual with step-by-step instructions and a fun comic about Nexo the Air-Walker!
- 75 pieces
- 5 models
Product Features
How Does It Work?
The Air-Walker's 'feet' are suction cups, connected to the motor box. When you turn the motor on, air is sucked from between the climbing surface and the suction cups, resulting in negative pressure there. This means that the air pressure that exists there is lower than the environmental air pressure all around it. This negative pressure ensures the Air-Walker stays stuck to a smooth surface, because basically the entire pressure of the atmosphere above the suction cups is pushing them toward the surface, while there is virtually no pressure pushing them away. Want to make your robot change direction? Just turn the dial on Air-Walker's back!
The Models
In addition to the Air-Walker model, kids can build four other models with the same components: a vacuum-suction machine sticks to and lifts flat panels; the Crawler pulls itself along on its two front feet, looking as if it's moving along on its belly; the Simple Walker scoots forward with two suction cups; and the Sideways Walker walks to the side in a circle, rotating around a central pivot point.
The Manual
The full-color, 24-page illustrated manual provides detailed step-by-step instructions for building the 5 models included in the kit as well as troubleshooting tips and explanations to get your models working and moving smoothly. But the manual isn't just a set of assembly steps--it also includes a wealth of interesting and important scientific information. In the 'Check It Out' sections of the manual, kids can learn about the field of robotics and how this area of science is transforming our everyday lives.
Product Features
What's Inside
The kit comes with 75 building pieces, including suction cup pads for the feet of your Air-Walker and a motor to get the models moving (2 AA batteries required, not included)! The plastic building system is compatible with other Thames & Kosmos Construction, Engineering, and Physics kits--combine the pieces to create your own configurations limited only by your imagination.
Nexo, The Air-Walker!
That's right! Your Air-Walker has its very own comic! Embark on an exciting space adventure with a bonus illustrated story that follows Tom and Izzy, two inquisitive young scientists, as they build Nexo the Air-Walker while on a trip to the Crystal Planet.
Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction
Thames & Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them!
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Customers find the product fun for kids and a good way to build with their children. They are satisfied with the concept. However, some customers report issues with the climbability, suction, and value for money. The robot cannot climb walls or walk on vertical surfaces as advertised. There are differing opinions on its functionality.
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Customers enjoy the toy for kids. They say it's a great project for building with their children, and has many fun designs to try. The concept is cool, but some reviewers feel the design needs improvement.
"...My son has fun building the robot, and it does have many fun designs to try, but he was very disappointed that the robot would not climb walls...." Read more
"Christmas gift for 7 yr old nephew and they loved it. Project for son and Dad." Read more
"Great for building with your child! I live giving gifts that make the family involved." Read more
"...Cool concept but design needs revising." Read more
Customers like the concept of the toy. They say it's well-built, sturdy, and a good toy.
"...I also liked how it was very sturdy, even when it falls it doesn't break. In my opinion, it works well and it can definitely walk on smooth surfaces...." Read more
"Quite good, but I wish the suction power were stronger." Read more
"Overall the product is well built and a good concept. However the one we received does not work as stated. Climb walls? No...." Read more
"My son loved it and it is a great toy!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the product's functionality. Some say it works great, while others mention it doesn't work as advertised and some designs didn't work as described.
"Easy to build, but 2 out of 5 of the designs didn't work as described, everyone lost interest after that...." Read more
"So far it hasn’t worked as planned, but we are testing it out frequently to see if it will work properly. Kid was super excited to get it though." Read more
"...In my opinion, it works well and it can definitely walk on smooth surfaces...." Read more
"...However the one we received does not work as stated. Climb walls? No. Climb a smooth surface like the fridge or sliding glass door? No...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the product's climbability. They mention it doesn't climb walls, walk on windows, or any other vertical surfaces as advertised. The suction is poor and it only climbs for a few seconds before falling off.
"...fun designs to try, but he was very disappointed that the robot would not climb walls. It is simply too heavy for the motor included...." Read more
"...It does not walk up ANY vertical surface. Not a window, a drywall wall, a fridge door. Total waste of money. DO NOT BUY THIS...." Read more
"...The main design sort of stuck to our large/clean window but it didn't move, just stayed in one place. No one has touched it since opening day...." Read more
"...However the one we received does not work as stated. Climb walls? No. Climb a smooth surface like the fridge or sliding glass door? No...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the product's value for money. They mention it's not worth the price, useless, and not very interesting to watch or play with after a couple of uses.
"...and watched on Zoom as he opened it, put it together, and then....NOTHING. It does not walk up ANY vertical surface...." Read more
"...No one has touched it since opening day. Waste of money." Read more
"...that others have posted to get it working correctly, it's not that interesting to watch or play with after a couple of climbs...." Read more
"...It’s sitting in pieces and useless. They could at least provide a few back up pieces or make the connectors stay on more securely. What a waste!..." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the suction of the product. They say it only climbs for a few seconds before falling, and it doesn't stick on flat surfaces.
"The suction is no where near enough to make it climb walls as described online. It will neither defy gravity nor climb walls...." Read more
"...liked putting it together but was disappointed that the suction was poor on a standard wall. Only way there was decent suction was on glass window...." Read more
"...But sadly it doesn't really work as advertised. The suction is poor and it only climbs for a few seconds before falling off of the window...." Read more
"...tried water and any other trick we could find online it still falls off the surface. My son was disappointed 🙁 and we were too...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021The media could not be loaded.
I liked how the toy succeeded the first time I tried. I also liked how it was very sturdy, even when it falls it doesn't break. In my opinion, it works well and it can definitely walk on smooth surfaces. The suction cups stick so well that you sometimes need to use tools to lift it. I highly recommend this toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023Exc para desarrollo de creatividad e imaginación.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021The suction is no where near enough to make it climb walls as described online. It will neither defy gravity nor climb walls. My son has fun building the robot, and it does have many fun designs to try, but he was very disappointed that the robot would not climb walls. It is simply too heavy for the motor included. He got bored with it after about 20 minutes.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019Quite good, but I wish the suction power were stronger.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019Our 8-year-old bright grandson and his Dad had it put together in a day. Avi said, "Even tho I didn't get Pokemon, I really, really like the Air Walker." Nailed it!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020What a dissapointment. Ordered it for my grandson and watched on Zoom as he opened it, put it together, and then....NOTHING. It does not walk up ANY vertical surface. Not a window, a drywall wall, a fridge door. Total waste of money. DO NOT BUY THIS. IT IS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021Super fun to watch our son play with this. I wish I had toys like this growing up!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020Easy to build, but 2 out of 5 of the designs didn't work as described, everyone lost interest after that. The main design sort of stuck to our large/clean window but it didn't move, just stayed in one place. No one has touched it since opening day. Waste of money.
Top reviews from other countries
- RondaReviewed in Canada on December 28, 2019
2.0 out of 5 stars Could not get it to do what they claim it can do.
I liked how well laid out the instruction manual was and how child friendly it was. It was super easy to assemble. However, we could not get it to climb walls or windows. We watched the trouble shooting video and checked and rechecked the tips. Still no climbing except a few steps. On our final attempt it fell of the window within a foot of the ground and broke a foot. Very disappointed.
One person found this helpfulReport - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 9, 2021
2.0 out of 5 stars Cute but doesn't work
It was a cute gift but it never really worked even after their tricks to help it. It was put in the trash within a week.