Materials Needed
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Cardboard
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Straws or wooden skewers
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String
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Tape or glue
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Syringes (optional, for hydraulics).
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Scissors
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Rubber bandsÂ
Steps
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Cut cardboard pieces for the arm segments.
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Connect segments using skewers or paper fasteners to mimic joints.
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Use strings or syringes to simulate muscle movement.
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Test the arm’s ability to pick up lightweight objects.
Concepts Learned:
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Mechanics of levers and joints
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Engineering design
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Problem-solving
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Basics of robotics