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Robotic Arm – Become a space engineer for a day
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Robotic Arm – Become a space engineer for a day

09/04/2020

A robot is a machine or device that operates automatically or by remote control. It can
be used to perform human tasks or imitate some of the things a person can do. Design and build your own robotic arm.

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Keywords: Science, Arts, Engineering, Robotic arm, Human body, Arm, Muscles, Bones

Material: 

• 10 popsicle sticks (approximately 10 cm x 2 cm)
• 2 strong cardboard rectangles or similar (approximately 10 cm x 2 cm)
• Hot glue or strong glue
• 2 bottle caps/erasers
• 12 split pin paper fasteners
• Scissors