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Weasel is a tenacious little robot warrior that embodies two sensors that allow it to “see” a line or “feel” its way along walls and around corners. The two motors and contact sensor activate the wall sensing micro switch to control the motors’ on/off operation that determines the path of a wall. It is the classic robot design using the “Left Hand Rule” to escape mazes. With OWI’s continued pursuit in making robots “smart”, they have added an additional feature to this little bundle of energy… a sonic tracking system. Underneath Weasel’s sturdy plastic base, you will discover photo- transistors that enable it to detect and follow a black line. Wow! Weasel still has more features! Want… speed? Well, its three-speed gearbox will help navigate at the velocity you determine.
This is a Beginner Soldering Series robot that make great entrants for robotic competitions, robotic workshops, after-school programs, special events, gifts, science enrichment camps, and classroom activities.
Weasel has been selected by the Children's Institute For Childhood Resources as one of the "100 Best Children's Products" and "10 Best Software/High Tech Products" for 2003.
2xAA Batteries Required (not included)
Awards:
- Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products
- Dr. Toy 10 Best High-Tech Products
- Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award winner
Posted by Em on 13th Jul 2010
We purchased this for our 10 year old who was building a robot for a school project. The product states 10 and up. It took about 4 hours total to build with a lot of starts and stops. I don't think a 10 year old could do it by themselves but with parental help it wasn't too hard. The directions can be a little confusing at times and need to be read thoroughly. The finished product is really neat and perfect for our uses. I'm not sure how durable it is since we are being really careful with it until the school presentation is over this week. We really researched this purchase beforehand and found for the money this was the best product. I would have no problem recommending this to someone.