Thames & Kosmos Dusty Robot Vacuum Cleaner STEM Kit | Build a Desktop Robotic Vacuum with Sensors, Explore Robotics, Engineering & Mechanical Devices, Fun Gift for Ages 8 or Adults

Description CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MAKES CLEANING FUN! Assemble this robotic desktop vacuum cleaner that actually works to pick up dust, lint, and debris. SMART NAVIGATION: Mechanical sensors allow the robot to detect objects and avoid collisions, while a moveable probe arm acts as an edge tracker, enabling it to drive precisely along the edge of a table without falling off. AUTHENTIC LEARNING WITH COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE: The 52-page full-color manual guides step-by-step assembly (ages 8 with help from an adult; 12 for independent play), explores engineering systems like motors and gear trains, and dives into the science behind real-life commercial robotic vacuum cleaners. PRACTICAL & PLAYFUL: Useful cleaning abilities aside, Dusty has a great personality! Watch its facial expressions change when it approaches an obstacle, and read the comic book-style story starring your robotic cleaning friend in the manual. APPEALING TO ALL AGES: A fun, toyetic version of one of the most common robots in people’s everyday lives, this unique robot makes a great gift for tinkerers of all ages. Product Dimensions : 10 x 3.9 x 11 inches; 1.3 Pounds Manufacturer recommended age : 8 years and up Item model number : 550069 Date First Available : December 16, 2025 Manufacturer : Thames & Kosmos Best Sellers Rank: #125,925 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,205 in Educational Science Kits Dusty, the buildable vacuum robot, not only looks great but also makes it child's play to tidy up your desk. Dusty vacuums up dust and crumbs while its ingenious mechanical sensors prevent it from falling off the table, getting stuck, or crashing. Dusty also has a great personality, changing its facial expressions from happy when it’s cruising on its cleaning mission to befuddled when it encounters an obstacle. Transparent parts let you peer deep into its mechanisms. This kit is lots of fun — and practical, too!