Hydraulics Claw Project

For this STEM Project, the IT Girls gained more knowledge about hydraulics. The girls undertook a 3-part build for this project. During the first leg, they had to assemble the hydraulic mechanism, which included plastic syringes, tubing, cardboard, zip ties, and brads. At the next session, the IT Girls built the claw, attached all of the hydraulic tubing, and mounted the machine to a box. Finally, the girls set up a control panel, filled the syringes with water, and began to experiment with the claw! The girls manipulated the all three syringes (levers) to pick up various objects. This experience allowed the IT Girls to understand how powerful water is when applied with pressure. Water pressure combined with machinery is what hydraulics is all about. How cool is water!