Drawbots are unique, rebuildable, whimsical machines that move, scribble, and draw. Learners build, test, deconstruct, and rebuild to see how small changes can create significant differences in how their bot performs. It’s an engaging way to bring complex ideas like mechanical vibration and iterative design to life, all while emphasizing creative exploration and problem-solving.
It's a perfect 30 to 45-minute screen-free activity for grades 3 and up, with playful engineering extensions available in our educator guides.
Learners use repositionable and reusable colorful foam parts that connect markers, a battery, and a motor to generate vibration - and move! This hands-on project is a perfect introduction to the engineering design process. Each will test, redesign, and improve their creations, and collaborate with peers to solve challenges or combine their components through creative problem-solving.
What's in the pack?
This is an individually packed kit in a resealable bag, containing:
A set of primary-colored markers
A colorful foam component sheet
One AA battery
One jumbo rubber band
A motor with wires and a connector
A learner build guide with space to draw on the back
No additional materials are required.
What do adults need to support?
Drawbots have a coaching playbook available via our website, featuring quick-start guides, slide decks, extensions, and videos, so adults can quickly prepare and confidently play alongside their learners.
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