Tamiya Centipede Robot Kit
Tamiya Centipede Robot Kit
Tamiya Educational Construction kit recreating a Japanese centipede's movement, developed from Osaka University research — ~40cm long, 9 pairs of legs, upgradeable with Mini 4WD parts.
- Educational Construction kit recreating a Japanese centipede's slithering movement
- Developed from original research by Osaka University in Japan
- Approximately 40cm long with 9 pairs of legs
- Automatically routes around obstacles it cannot go over
- Compatible with Mini 4WD Grade-Up parts for upgrades
Like them or loathe them, centipedes are fascinating things, and this enthralling Educational Construction kit is an accurate recreation of a Japanese centipede's slithering movement. At around 40cm in length and with 9 pairs of legs, this is not only a highly interesting build, it also offers many hours of fun. This product was developed from original research performed by Osaka University in Japan.
- The finished model consists of a head unit and separate body units, gearbox and battery case.
- Approximate speed is 1 meter every 15 seconds.
- The underside of the model is shaped so that the centipede is automatically routed around obstacles it cannot go over.
- Body sections are molded in clear blue plastic. The number used can be altered.
- Type 130 motor and gears are shared with Mini 4WD products, therefore can be upgraded using Grade-Up parts from the Mini 4WD series.
- 2x AAA batteries (sold separately)
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Length
- 400mm
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Width
- 92mm
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Height
- 40mm
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Weight (including batteries)
- 243g
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Approximate speed
- 1 meter every 15 seconds
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Legs
- 9 pairs
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Educational Kit Type
- Other