MindFest Challenge 10: Get a Grip - A Claw Machine Engineering Challenge
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Past · Nov 72:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Saturday, November 7, 2026: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Drop-in maker session)
Children’s Museum Houston (Maker Annex)1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 · 2.8 mi approx. from HoustonDirections
Ages 6–14 and parents
With admissionIncluded with general museum admission (/person)
About this adventure
The exclusive engineering design challenge "Get a Grip" is held at the children's museum's renowned Chevron Maker Annex. Under the guidance of professional maker mentors, children can hands-on build their own claw machine robotic arm using laser-cut wooden pieces, hydraulic syringe tubes, linkage mechanisms, and gear components. Through team experimentation and fine-tuning of lever mechanics, they can test whether they can successfully pick up plush props or building blocks of different weights. The activity not only cultivates children's hands-on ability to solve practical engineering problems but also provides an excellent scenario for parent-child collaborative cooperation. The maker space is spacious, with dedicated stroller parking areas and benches for caregivers nearby. The museum provides comprehensive family restrooms and parent-child care facilities.
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