Open floor space on a smooth surface (not carpet)Ī battery must be correctly connected to a motor for both to function properly.Optional: hobby knives (adult supervision recommended for young students).

Optional: hot glue guns (adult supervision recommended for young students).Assorted craft materials (pipe cleaners, googly eyes, etcetera).Assorted recycled materials (cardboard, clean plastic bottles, etcetera).Other household items include a cardboard box, glue, rolls of tape, scissors, plastic cup, plastic bottle, cork, popsicle sticks, paper clips, plastic straws, metal cans, and a cardboard tube.įor each student or small group of students building a robot, you will need these items in theīristlebot Robotics Kit from our partner Home Science ToolsĮnough parts for two Junkbots, as well as parts for two To build a junkbot you will need a motor, a battery pack, and two double A batteries.