Thames and Kosmos® Hero: Sound Sensing Robot

Grades 5–8

This robot hears everything!

Students build Hero from over 300 parts and will be amazed when he perceives and reacts to sound through his three-directional microphones. The friendly robot can locate students, follow them around, be remotely controlled by their sound commands, and even play tug-of-war — all by sensing sounds.

Students can clap their hands or use the included castanet to send commands to Hero.

Hero’s innovative design includes movable arms that can disappear into his spherical body and a giant, illuminated eye for making facial expressions.

Includes a full-color, 52-page manual that guides students through step-by-step assembly and includes information on sounds waves, spatial hearing, and how Hero’s super-hearing works.