This kit does not charge, rather it operates only while in direct light. Because the solar panel is small, it can require a good amount of energy for sufficient output. We kindly recommend trying one of the following: (Outdoors) Direct light from the sun (indirect or cloud-covered sunlight will not work). (Indoors) Direct light from an incandescent bulb (not an LED or an energy saver bulb).

Thames & Kosmos SolarBots: 8-in-1 Solar Robot STEM Experiment Kit | Build 8 Cool Solar Robots in Minutes | No Batteries Required | Learn About Solar Energy and Technology | Solar Panel Included

Thames & Kosmos SolarBots: 8-in-1 Solar Robot STEM Experiment Kit | Build 8 Cool Solar Robots in Minutes | No Batteries Required | Learn About Solar Energy and Technology | Solar Panel Included

Q: Why do none of my bots work? We build and leave them out in the direct hot sun for hours and absolutely nothing happens. What are we doing wrong?

Thank you for your interest in our SolarBots: 8-in-1 Solar Robot kit. I appreciate you reaching out to us. We would like to collect some additional details from you so that we can diagnose the issue and get your SolarBot working. At your convenience, we kindly ask you to reach out to us via the Customer Service and Replacement Parts link on our website so that a member of our Technical Support Team can follow up with you right away. I want to assure you that all of us are dedicated to maintaining quality products and want to thank you again for reaching out, as it gives us the opportunity to make things right with you, one of our valued fans. Thank you again for choosing Thames & Kosmos. We hope to hear from you. Kind regards, The Thames & Kosmos Technical Support Team

Q: What's the average size of the robots once complete?

Thank you for your question. Each robot is about 3.25 inches tall.

Q: do these robots work with artificial light? Could you play with them at night in a well-lit room?

Thank you for your question. The solar panel can be powered either by direct light from an incandescent bulb (not an LED or Energy saver bulbs) or direct sunlight.

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Brand
Thames &
Theme
Robotics
Material
Plastic
Item dimensions L x W x H
25.4 x 6.4 x
Item Weight
0.42 Kilograms

📘48-page full-color manual included

☀️8 solar-powered robots, no batteries

⚙️194 precision pieces for hands-on STEM

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Description

☀️ Power your curiosity with the future of fun and sustainable robotics!

GUIDED SUCCESS - Comes with a vibrant 48-page manual packed with step-by-step instructions and fascinating solar facts 📘
HANDS ON STEM MASTERY - 194 precision pieces challenge your engineering skills and spark creativity ⚙️
SUN POWERED INNOVATION - Build 8 unique robots that run purely on solar energy—no batteries needed, just sunlight ☀️
ECO FRIENDLY TECH EXPLORATION - Discover real-world solar technology applications and ignite your passion for sustainable energy
INSTANT FUN INSTANT LEARNING - Assemble cool models like drummerbot and racerbot in minutes, blending play with science

The Thames & Kosmos SolarBots kit lets you build 8 distinct solar-powered robots using 194 pieces and a compact solar panel—no batteries required. Designed for ages 6 to 20, it includes a detailed 48-page manual to teach solar energy principles through hands-on STEM experimentation.

Specifications

Model Number	665082
Number of Pieces	194
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included	No
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Target Gender	Unisex
Manufacturer recommended age	6 - 20 years
Release date	July 24, 2020
Item model number	665082
Product Dimensions	25.4 x 6.35 x 27.94 cm; 420 g
ASIN	B085P361MQ

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