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Tamiya Centipede Robot Kit

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Part no. 70230

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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

Overview

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.

Features

  • 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.

You'll need

  • 2x AAA batteries (sold separately)

Specifications

Length400mm
Width92mm
Height40mm
Weight (including batteries)243g
Approximate speed1 meter every 15 seconds
Legs9 pairs

Scale Model

Educational Kit TypeOther

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