Build your very own cute robotic pet hedgehog with the Thames & Kosmos My Robotic Pet Tumbling Hedgehog kit. This kit comes with 172 building pieces, allowing kids to assemble a real robot that looks just like an adorable hedgehog. The robot features a built - in sound sensor and is programmed to react to various sounds. Once built, you can have a blast playing with it. Make different sounds and watch it tumble, roll, spin around, bristle its spines, and scurry about. Clap once, and the hedgehog will roll into a ball and tumble backwards. Clap multiple times, and it will count your claps and tumble accordingly! Different clap patterns can also make the hedgehog bristle its spines and act playfully. The hedgehog's eyes light up with LEDs. By building this robot, kids get hands - on experience with the mechanical parts that make the robot move. They'll learn about gears, motors, sound sensors, LEDs, and other components of this funny little pet. Recommended for kids aged 7 years and above.

Using this Thames & Kosmos robotic pet hedgehog kit is a fun and easy process. First, gather all 172 building pieces from the kit. Then, follow the instructions step - by - step to assemble your cute hedgehog robot. Once it's built, you're ready to play. To interact with the robot, make different sounds like clapping. A single clap will make the hedgehog roll into a ball and tumble backwards. Multiple claps will make it count and tumble the same number of times. You can also experiment with different clap patterns to see it bristle its spines and act playfully. As for maintenance, keep the robot away from water and extreme temperatures. If it gets dirty, use a dry cloth to gently wipe it. Also, make sure to turn it off when not in use to save power. Remember, this kit is recommended for kids 7 years and older, so adult supervision might be needed during the building process.