It can, but if it does it has an existential crisis and stops working.

Is this too young for an 8 year old?

I think that an 8-year old could put this together with some assistance. My son and I put it together. He is 8 years old, but cognitively around 6 years old due to handicap. He was able to do a lot of the work, but needed help and supervision along the way. He enjoyed the putting it together with me more than playing with the robot. 

I am a teacher. Will I be able to reuse this product by disassembling it or is it a one time use?

You can disassemble it, though you will need to be careful. The pieces are plastic and for the most part, snap into place.

Is it possible to program/code the robot to do more things? Is it controlled by a microcontroller?

No you can't program it to do more things

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4M Table Top Robot | Build a mechanical crab with edge detector sensor; great engineering gift for boys and girls ages 8 and up

Product ID: 60635195

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Age range (description)
Kid
Brand
Toysmith
Item dimensions L x W x H
21.6 x 2.5 x
Size
1 x 8.5 x
Theme
Robotik

🔧No tools or prior knowledge needed

🤖Self-powered robot crab

🧠STEM learning & construction skills

NZ$106

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Description

🤖 Build. Learn. Impress. The tabletop robot that sparks curiosity and commands attention.

STEM DRIVEN FUN - Boost your child’s creativity and engineering skills with hands-on robotics learning.
COMPACT PORTABLE - Lightweight and perfectly sized to fit on any desk or tabletop for instant play.
EFFORTLESS ASSEMBLY - No special tools or expertise required—just follow the clear, step-by-step instructions.
BATTERY POWERED EXCITEMENT - Runs on a single AAA battery (not included) for hours of interactive fun.
AUTONOMOUS SCUTTLING ACTION - Watch your robot crab navigate and perform acrobatic tricks on any tabletop.

The 4M Table Top Robot is an engaging educational kit that lets kids 8+ build a self-powered robot crab that scuttles and changes direction upon obstacle detection. Designed for easy assembly without tools, it promotes STEM skills and imaginative play. Compact and lightweight, it runs on one AAA battery (not included), making it a perfect hands-on introduction to robotics.

Specifications

ASIN	B00JEWFJJC
Age Range Description	Kid
Battery Description	1 AAA battery (type not specified)
Best Sellers Rank	335,032 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 378 in Toy Robots
Brand Name	Toysmith
Country Of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,235)
Educational Objective	Construction Skills
Global Trade Identification Number	00085761196445
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	21.6 x 2.5 x 27.3 centimetres
Item Weight	0.3 Pounds
Manufacturer	4M
Manufacturer Part Number	5576
Material Type	Plastic
Maximum Age Recommendation	600.00
Minimum Age Recommendation	36.00
Model Number	5576
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Set Name	Table Top Robot
Size	1 x 8.5 x 10.75 inches
Sub Brand	Toysmith
Theme	Robotik
UPC	736126162703 085761196445 032687007249 792736558220 789264262484 698887609999 794628101606 885614339278 885627768294 793631539031 885506666529 079011390592 787799374108 885691564891
Unit Count	1.0 count

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