This Design and technology video introduces teachers to completing automaton toys by adding a housing to conceal the internal mechanism. It covers how to measure and cut accurately, attach the housing securely while allowing access for adjustments, and design characters to attach to the follower mechanisms. Teachers are guided through techniques such as using mirrored drawings for rotating designs and adding a handle to improve usability.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and technology – Mechanics teacher videos. It simplifies construction and design steps, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to help children finish their automaton projects effectively in the lesson and unit below.

Design and technology, Upper key stage 2, Year 6, Mechanical systems, Automata toys, Lesson 4: Finishing touches