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Build a Mechanical Claw
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Build a Mechanical Claw

ByStrawbees Team

Make a three-finger claw to grasp objects by pulling a single straw. Each finger of this mechanical claw is a four-bar linkage. This allows the machine to be handled by pushing and pulling a straw through a connector to open and close the 3 fingers of the claw around objects.

Topics
Engineering Design
Forces
Simple Machines
Age range
8-14+
Duration
25:00

Overview and Objectives

Overview

Make a three-finger claw to grasp objects by pulling a single straw. Each finger of this mechanical claw is a four-bar linkage. This allows the machine to be handled by pushing and pulling a straw through a connector to open and close the 3 fingers of the claw around objects.