Design your own robotic hand for a science or engineering project! This video provides an overview of how you can make a basic hand or gripper using straws and string. For full science project instructions, visit our website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Robotics_p001/robotics/drinking-straw-robot-hand.

If you just want to do this as a fun activity, go here: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/build-a-robot-hand

If you want to add motors and motorize your hand, see our Arduino and servo motor resources:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/references/how-to-use-an-arduino

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/references/introduction-to-servo-motors

Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions for over 1,500 other hands-on science projects, lesson plans, and fun activities for K-12 parents, students, and teachers! Visit us at http://www.sciencebuddies.org to learn more.

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