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Geckobot
Wall Climbing Robot
Brand: Thames and Kosmos
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $49.95
Buy: Amazon.com
This wall-climbing robot has a motorized air suction system that
enables it to walk vertically up and down perfectly smooth
surfaces, like glass, plastic, whiteboards, and glossy laminates. In
addition to the Geckobot, you can also build six other models and
conduct experiments with suction to learn about air pressure and
the mechanical physics of this unique device.