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Physics Basic Robots For Kids: How Motors, Sensors, Gears, and Forces Power Real Machines - A STEM G

by Laudry, Khasan

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What actually makes a robot move, sense, and think? The answer is physics - and this book explains it all in plain language your child can understand.

Most robotics books for kids focus on building or coding. This one goes deeper, explaining the real science behind how robots work - from the torque inside a motor to the fluid pressure lifting a robotic arm. Each chapter unpacks one big physics idea, using robots as the ultimate real-world example.

Inside, young readers will discover:

  • What components make a robot a robot - and the physics that brings machines to life
  • How electric motors spin and convert electricity into movement
  • How sensors use cameras, infrared light, and ultrasonic waves to help robots perceive the world
  • How gears multiply force and change speed inside a machine
  • How hydraulics and pneumatics use fluid and air pressure to power robotic arms
  • The science of balance - center of gravity, gyroscopes, and stability
  • How robot arms achieve degrees of freedom to reach, grab, and handle objects
  • The physics of wheels, legs, and treads across different terrains
  • How batteries, motors, and efficiency determine a robot's power and endurance
  • What soft robots, swarm robots, and learning machines reveal about the future

Who this is for:
Written for curious readers ages 8-12, this book is ideal for students who want to understand why things work - not just how to build them. It suits independent readers, STEM enthusiasts, and young learners who ask questions that go beyond the surface.

Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers will find this a reliable, curriculum-friendly resource that bridges physical science concepts with real-world technology in a format kids can read on their own or together with an adult.

If your child has ever watched a robot and wondered what force, energy, or clever engineering is happening inside - this is the science explanation they have been waiting for. Scroll up and grab a copy today.

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Product Details

  • Mar 26, 2026 Pub Date:
  • 3690830788 ISBN-10:
  • 9783690830782 ISBN-13:
  • English Language