{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-hero-sound-sensing-robot-stem-kit-toy-of-the-year-finalist-build-a-robot-that-reacts-to-sounds-explore-engineering-sound-technology-spatial-hearing-screen-free-educational-play","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos Hero: Sound-Sensing Robot STEM Kit Toy of the Year Finalist Build a Robot that Reacts to Sounds Explore Engineering Sound Technology Spatial Hearing Screen-Free Educational Play","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#111; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#333; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      Build, play, and experiment with Hero, a sound-sensing robot designed to make STEM learning exciting and interactive. With over 100 parts, three directional microphones, and four different play modes, this six-legged robot reacts to claps, finger snaps, music, and the included castanet. Kids can explore engineering and sound technology while guiding Hero through movement, sound responses, dance play, and hands-on challenges.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#111; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n      Key Features\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:18px; margin:0; color:#333; font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003eBuild a sound-sensing robot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assemble Hero from over 100 parts and learn about engineering and sound technology through hands-on play.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003eReacts to sound commands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three directional microphones allow Hero to perceive and respond to clapping, snapping, music, and the included castanet.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003eFour interactive play modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activate Hero to follow you, respond to sound patterns, join a dance party, or play a game of tug-of-war.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003eExpressive robot design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features movable arms that disappear into its spherical body and a giant illuminated eye for facial expressions.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003eGuided building experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a full-color 52-page manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and a comic-book-style story.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px; background:#f7fafa; border-radius:8px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:#111; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n      Product Specifications\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13.5px; color:#333;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border-radius:7px; padding:9px 11px; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#111; min-width:145px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003eSound-sensing robot building kit\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border-radius:7px; padding:9px 11px; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#111; min-width:145px;\"\u003eRobot Name\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003eHero\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border-radius:7px; padding:9px 11px; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#111; min-width:145px;\"\u003eParts Count\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003eOver 100 parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border-radius:7px; padding:9px 11px; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#111; min-width:145px;\"\u003eRobot Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003eSix-legged robot with spherical body and movable arms\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; background:#fff; border-radius:7px; padding:9px 11px; margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#111; min-width:145px;\"\u003eSound Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003eThree directional microphones\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; 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