Product Description
Saltwater-Powered Walking Robot
Build awalking
robot fueled by
salt water - no
batteries required!
SAFE&
ECO-FRIENDLY!
Build a sleek, adorable walking robot that runs entirely on salt water and magnesium—no batteries required! Powered by a metal-air electrochemical cell, it uses an innovative pump mechanism to deliver a single drop of salt water, allowing the robot to walk for up to an hour. The easy-to-clean fuel bottle offers endless reusability, while the full-color manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions and explores the science behind clean, renewable energy.
Innovative
pump mechanism
Turn the wheel to release salt
water into the fuel cell
Learn about fuel
cells and build your own!
Walks up to 1 hour
on 1 drop of salt water!
Explore clean,
long-lasting energy sources
Functional Features
Salt + Water = Fuel Cell
1. Add Salt Water for Redox Reaction
The magnesium plate releases electrons, which combine with oxygen in the air to form magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)₂
2. Electron Movement Generates Electricity
The movement of electrons creates an electric current.
3. Motor Drive — Ready to Play!
The motor is driven into action, and the fun begins!
How to pause the saline-filled astronaut
Open the astronaut's faceplate (ORBI)
Product parameters
Name: Saltwater Astronaut | Scientific Principle: Saltwater-powered |
Recommended age: 8+ years | Assembly time: 1.5 hours |
Difficulty Level: ★★★★★ | Required Tools: Diagonal cutters, salt, cup, toilet paper, screwdriver, marker, ruler, stirring rod |
How do you maintain a saltwater-powered astronaut toy?
Clean the magnesium plates
Open the main body and remove the reaction unit.
Add fuel
Open the main body and disconnect the attached tubing.










