Zaniac: Hydro-Force Mechanics: Build Your Own Hydraulic Machines!
Build mini hydraulic arms, claws, and lifts while exploring fluid pressure, force, and mechanical advantage. This hands-on engineering workshop connects simple experiments to how excavators and robots move heavy loads.
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