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Mechanical Cardboard Hand

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In this project we will be building a mechanical cardboard hand, that will we be able to flex its fingers and grab objects.

Supplies:

  • Gather the following supplies.

  • 1 Piece of cardboard that is 30cm by 12cm.

  • 1 Piece of cardboard that is 17cm by 12cm

  • 4 Pieces of cardboard that are 14cm by 3cm

  • 1 or 2 straws

  • Scissors

  • String

  • Hot glue gun and some extra sticks.

  • A ruler will be helpful