Brand: PATHFINDERS

Unleash curiosity with the Pathfinders Hydraulic Gearbot, a wooden build-it-yourself STEM kit that brings engineering to life. Designed for kids 8 and up, this hands-on project teaches real mechanical concepts-gears, levers, rack and pinion, and hydraulic force-using water-powered syringes and moving parts. Unlike plastic kits, this Gearbot is crafted from sustainable wood and built to be assembled, disassembled, and customized. Builders learn patience, precision, and mechanics while creating a working machine that can launch soft projectiles, experiment with motion, and challenge friends with distance tests. More than a toy, it’s a complete STEM experience-ideal for classrooms, homeschool projects, science fairs, or makers who love to build, test, and explore. Designed in Canada by Pathfinders, creators of award-winning historical and engineering model kits. Give a gift that builds skills, imagination, and confidence-one hydraulic push at a time.

Features:

• BUILD & DISCOVER ENGINEERING: Hands-on STEM kit where kids build a real hydraulic-powered gearbot from wood. Teaches gears, levers, linkages, and fluid motion using water-filled syringes-no batteries or screens required.
• HYDRAULIC POWER IN ACTION: Kids control the movement using syringes to lift, push, and launch. Demonstrates real mechanical principles like rack and pinion motion, gear ratios, and force transfer in a fun, interactive way.
• FUN LAUNCHING CHALLENGES: Includes a launching arm and cup so kids can fire soft objects like clay, marshmallows, or paper balls. Inspires experiments with distance, trajectory, and accuracy-turn science into play.
• REAL WOOD, NO PLASTIC WASTE: Made from dye cut sustainable wood, designed to take time to make. Encourages focus, fine motor skills, and problem-solving without disposable parts-paint or customize for extra creativity.
• IDEAL STEM GIFT FOR CURIOUS MAKERS: Perfect gift for kids 8+, budding engineers, classrooms, homeschool projects, or science fairs. Supports hands-on learning, confidence, and creativity-designed in Canada by Pathfinders.

Product Details:

• Color: Natural Wood
• Size: 7 x 15 x 14 inches
• Model: D-39
• Package Quantity: 0