The Tech Studio

We've teamed up with Stanford Medicine Children's Health to create this series of activity guides so you can bring the Tech Studio experience home with you! Share your creations with us on social media using #TheTechatHome

• Linkages
  A linkage is created by connecting two or more rigid parts to make a flexible hinge; you can keep it simple or develop complex mechanical motion by connecting multiple linkages to create all kinds of contraptions. (Think flapping wings, dancing robots, chomping sharks!) At The Tech we especially love how linkages inspire the creation of whimsical characters with surprising motions.
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• Face Masks for Friends
  In this activity, you will play the role of a product designer, identify a user (like a favorite stuffed animal or person!) and get to know their individual needs. You will create a design concept for a face mask, focusing on its fit and comfort.
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• Grabbers
  Design a device that can pick up three different objects from at least three feet away. It’s a challenge for the social-distancing ages!
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• Inflatables
  Ever seen those wacky waving tube dudes outside a car dealership or furniture store? Imagine a DIY version!
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• Zipline
  In this classic design challenge, you will be creating a vehicle to transport a passenger, such as a small toy, from one end of a zipline to the other.
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