Build Your Own Robots

Makerspace Models

by Rob Ives

Be your own robotics engineer and watch these clever machines come to life. But remember, you're in charge! Learn how to create robots like the Intrepid Eggsplorer, the Tightrope Trickster, and Perfect Penbot with materials like paper clips, rubber bands, cork, and other everyday objects. Put all the pieces together, add some googly eyes, and prepare for some super-mechanized fun and games.

32 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ives, Rob Build Your Own Robots,,32 pages. NON-FICTION. Hungry Tomato, 2018. $26. Content: G.

Nine different robots with instructions are included in this book. Each robot has 2-3 pages of explanation with a list of tools and supplies. Robots can be done in 6-18 steps depending on the complexity of the robot. Supplies aren’t really things I could find around my house, but maybe in a makerspace station there would be these types of items: pager electric motors, button batteries, electric motor, or a battery holder. The instructions are illustrated and appear simple and easy to follow. There is a glossary at the end to help explain certain terms.

EL, MS – OPTIONAL. Reviewer, C. Peterson.
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[Vi · Rating 4 out of 5]

the straw robot hand is sweet. these projects, arguably, are not robots. mechanical crafts? totally fun to make.

[Donna Worth · Rating 3 out of 5]

too short

Way too short of a book blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved “Build Your Own Robots.” The instructions are easy to understand the materials are not extremely expensive or difficult to find. Kids will enjoy these projects and they will promote STEM skills!