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The 4M 5576 Table Top Robot is a DIY STEM kit that lets kids aged 8+ build a mechanical crab robot that scuttles and detects edges to avoid falling. With easy-to-follow instructions and included components, this lightweight, battery-powered kit offers an engaging introduction to robotics and engineering concepts, perfect for sparking curiosity and hands-on learning.











| ASIN | B00JEWFJJC |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,875 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #134 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots #1,290 in Kids' Electronics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,550) |
| Department | Toy Cars | Trucks | Vehicles |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 5576 |
| Manufacturer | Toysmith |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches |
| Release date | December 4, 2017 |
C**G
Fun mini-robot to build and play with for a first grader
Very fun mechanical building set for kids starting to play with robotics or beginning engineering. It's simple and easy enough for a 7-year-old to build, with a bit of adult help. Build quality seemed good, though we're not sure how durable it will be. Good value for the small set, mostly due to the fun from playing than the quick build. My son has another kit from the same line, and we've become fans of these toys.
C**R
Great support, great product
We got this robot for our 5 year old son. When it arrived we found that one of the main power leads was pulled away from the solder joint. No biggy I figured, I'll fix it myself later. Well later turned into quite a bit later, and I never fixed it . I ended up contacting the US distributor of the robot and asked if I could just buy the broken piece (was my fault I didn't take care of it right away). They not only helped me out, but they did it right away and did not charge me at all.. My 5 1/2 year old put this together with no issues. I helped put pressure on the screwdriver for the Philips screws, but other than that he did it all himself.......And this thing is fun to watch! I totally looks likes it's going to fall right off the table, but turns at the last second.
N**A
Super fun, but broke quickly
This is genius! Our son kept asking for a robotic hand for his seventh birthday, and this kept popping up in my searches and was reasonably priced. I think he was hoping for an actual robot, not a toy that introduces him to coding, but he's been having fun with it. Adult participation was definitely required to get this together correctly, but from there, he can have the hand tap out whatever patterns he codes using the little chips placed at various positions on the wheel. It's a really great low-tech learning toy. I'm docking a star because two fingers snapped off within the first couple of weeks...I'm not sure how this happened, but it's either intended for older kids or not built to last.
K**N
Fun, easy project
I completed this project together with my 8-year-old. I did most of the work, but an average 10-year-old could probably do this project on their own with minimal supervision. The instructions are pretty easily understandable (good accompanying diagrams). We completed the project in less than 30 minutes. You'll need a smaller-sized, Phillips-head ("+" or "x" shaped) screwdriver to complete the project. You'll also need a battery. Extra felt-tip markers, an extra battery, plenty of drawing paper, and a baking (cookie) sheet are also helpful once you're ready to doodle. To change the drawing pattern, simply adjust the legs between drawings. Even though this was for my 8-year-old, other children from 4 years up to 12 years old would probably enjoy this project. The project may be too simplistic for young people older than 12 years old. This isn't going to keep them occupied for hours and hours. Once you've completed the project, the actual drawing will keep children engaged for about 15-30 minutes before they lose interest. However, my children still enjoy pulling the robot out from time to time to do more doodling. Overall, this is a worthwhile return on the investment considering I paid less than $20 and spent less than 30 minutes on the actual build. Here's a link to our YouTube video: [...] Here are a couple of other 4M robot projects that we have enjoyed working on together: 4M Table Top Robot 4M Smart Robot
D**S
Fun but pre-opened
It was a fun little gift. All parts were there but because it was a gift, I was quite embarrassed when the person receiving the gift noticed the box was taped back (had been opened) and the bag of parts was cut open and tape shut back up. It was a quirky, fun little extra gift. I thought it would be more educational to put together and not just a premade motor with only a few parts to install. It also doesn't come with any explanation on 'how' it works.
M**S
Very fun -- try it inside a container (like a pan or jelly roll tray)
The interesting thing for me was watching my son build this toy, then play with it, then take it apart to reconfigure it and get new design patterns. The motor can be assembled into the toy four different ways for four different artistic patterns, and the pens can be adjusted into infinite varieties. He really likes this -- he calls it his "Artbot" and he is making custom stationery/art for the brothers in colors of their choosing. Tip: When the markers wear out or a different color scheme is preferred, RoseArt thin markers fit better than Crayola thin markers. You may have to use a screwdriver to loosen the pen holders, then re-tighten on the markers. To keep the robot on the paper, he used an old 9X12 pan, lined the bottom with the drawing paper, and switched on the robot inside the pan. Very nice results. It took him about 70 minutes to assemble it the first time, and he still likes it. (He's 10) He has used it for many hours, and the toy has withstood a couple of falls from countertops onto tile floors at the hands of the little brother. *** update -- I added some photos in customer images ***
A**R
Good small project
It’s not super educational but it is a nice little assembly process. It falls off of tables frequently (if it’s a small table) due to how it works. It’s not advanced in terms of how it stays on a table, it’s a nice simple mechanical process that can help kids explore gears / weight / etc. You’ll spend maybe 45 mins total with it before it goes on a shelf and the kids pick it up once a month for a few minutes, but still worth the cost
K**T
Easy to put together for kids
Easy to put together. One of the wires broke after they got it put together, so I had to order another one, but they won 1st place with it!
P**X
Super ! Un petit robot qui a ravi mon petit fils. Educatif ludique amusant à un prix un peu élevé mais le plaisir d'un enfant n'a pas de prix !!!
A**N
Questo prodotto è vale si e no 2 euro. Delusione e fregatura totale!
J**R
Aber leider funktioniert es nicht 100-prozentig, der kleine Krebs hat bei uns einen Abflug gemacht.
N**A
Good quality quick delivery
M**S
Great product my grandson loved it for his birthday
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