Auto-Motion Gear Horse

Scientific Explorer Auto-Motion Gear Horse lets your young engineer practice the mechanics and craftsmanship of Automata: the study of abstract machines. A centuries-old practice that’s as much art as it is science, your child can build a mechanical wooden horse with gears, connectors and axles. Powered by hand, not batteries, you turn the crank to animate the horse with lifelike movement. Includes 58 wooden pieces, 34 screws, 57 fasteners, 10 axles/rods, 2 top gears, handle, body support and instructions. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.