Candy Claw Machine Maker Lab

Step right up and try your luck with the Candy Claw Machine! Can you grab the sweet prizes before time runs out? This hands-on engineering challenge lets you build your own working model of the classic claw machine — just like the ones in arcades! With gears, cranks, levers, and hydraulics, you’ll control the claw arm to move it left, right, forward, and back to grab a sweet treat or prize. The spring-loaded trap door even shoots out your prize once it’s grabbed! Choose from three different claw types (called “end effectors”)—pincher, scoop, and three-pronged—and experiment with them to see which works best for retrieving candy, toys, or other small objects. No batteries or electricity required—this mechanical marvel runs on the power of your hand and the clever design of the gears, levers, and linkages. Learn how all these components work together and experiment with gear ratios to adjust speed and power for the perfect grab. Why You'll Love This: Build your very own arcade-style cla