Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand
If you’ve got a kid interested in robotics but you’re worried they spend way too much time on their tablet or laptop, Thames & Kosmos’ Mega Cyborg Hand is a completely mechanical introduction to robot building. As the name implies, the building kit, which feels more like assembling a Gundam model than a Lego creation, lets kids create an oversized robotic hand they can wear and control using a series of actuators connected to pneumatic pumps that bring the cyborg hand’s fingers to life. And because it’s lacking in any electronics and doesn’t need batteries, it’s a relatively affordable option at $45.
