Make Your Own Jumping Horse

Explore the principles of mechanics and get some hands-on model making skills with this easy to make horse-shaped automaton! Automata are whimsical mechanical toys that have a cool, life-like movement when their crank is turned. This horse automata runs like the wind and kicks its legs up and down as it moves forward and back.

Measures 14 x 30 cm when finished. Estimated building time is about an hour.

Ages 8+

Pathfinders Design & Technology
Designed in Victoria