A hands-on educational kit inspiring engineering skills through building, using Klann Linkage and Strandbeest mechanics.
Mr Robot
2019
Product - Toy
Mr Robot is an educational ‘build it yourself’ toy designed to encourage and nurture the fundamental skills found in engineering and practical f ields.
Drawing inspiration from the mathematical principles of ‘Klann Linkage’ and Theo Jansen’s ‘Strandbeest’ mechanism, Mr. Robot offers a platform where users can explore the world of engineering through an engaging and fulfilling building kit.
How can we cultivate a genuine interest in engineering and mathematics among children and even adults? How can we effectively demonstrate the captivating blend of artistry and technical skill that lies at the heart of these professions?
Mr. Robot aims to address this challenge by providing a platform that allows users to learn and discover the true magic that can come from these fields through hands-on creation.
Through a challenging yet rewarding process, the user assembles a complex structure through a clear and concise guide.
When the user is done assembling the structure, they are presented with a delightful and tangible performance from Mr Robot, one that stokes interest and understanding into how and why what they are seeing is possible.
