Flat bars connect at pivot points using snap-together clips to form linkages, the mechanical unit behind gears, engines, and robotic arms. Start with a two-bar hinge and expand into increasingly complex motion systems. The modular, gender-neutral design means it works equally as a kinetic art project or an engineering exploration, with no single outcome to build toward.
Why we picked it
Sam: Clip two bars together and you have a working hinge, which teaches how mechanical movement works. Inspired by Bauhaus and constructivist art.