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Thanks to its patented sensor technology, it reacts remarkably sensitively to its surroundings and displays behaviors that resemble those of a small living creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUsing only two transistors as its \"brain,\" the robot can detect obstacles, light sources, shadows, lines, and objects. Depending on the selected circuit, it instantly adjusts its driving direction and speed to match its environment. The result is surprisingly lifelike behavior—without a microcontroller, software, or programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent control circuits can be assembled on a small breadboard within minutes. By simply rearranging the connections and changing the orientation of the sensors, you can explore 12 different functions while learning the fundamentals of electronics through hands-on experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes enough parts to build seven different robotic animals: a dog, sea lion, mouse, giraffe, beetle, bird, and frog. The colorful cable ties not only hold the robots together but also become legs, antennae, feathers, ears, and tails. Of course, you're also free to create your own imaginative designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly takes about 45 minutes per robot. You only need 9 V batteries, a pair of small pliers, and side cutters. No soldering is required. 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