Robotic Hands - Science research

This is the newest research project we are working on - robotic hands.  We received a grant from the Broward Education Foundation, Teacher Adapter Grant, for the hand kits.
http://yaegerco.com/index_files/Page575.htm  This is a link to their page.  The kits take students through the research and design methods needed to create a robotic hand.  Students learn how to use basic tools, troubleshoot problems, take a design idea and manufacture the end product, make it look human or presentable, and use it to perform some basic tasks.  While we are in the earliest sections, already we have students engaged in the critical thinking process and learning as they put their skills to use to bring their product to market.  We will end with some video commercials and marketing products but the students most want to compete in the Olympic-style events to see if their version of the hand will win.  Will post finished hands after Winter Break.