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Libertyville’s Robot Factory gears up to build

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Matt Torrance of Libertyville explains to the participants of a Machine Masters class what the gears do while building the LEGO Walker robot. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

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Updated: June 7, 2012 2:18PM

The Robot Factory in Libertyville offers classes in Lego building, problem solving using basic engineering and robot building.

On Wednesday nights the Machine Masters Level 2 class meets to make motorized machines. Students build and explore machines and mechanisms, investigate motorized machines and learn about gearing mechanisms.





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