Changing to a Wide Gripper at the Cargo Bay – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 12 objects to find
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Mecha Engineering

Changing to a Wide Gripper at the Cargo Bay

Use this printable hidden picture for a Mecha Engineering search-and-find activity for ages 13–17. Find 12 hidden objects, including wide cargo gripper, interface locator rod and dustproof end cap. Difficulty: hard (L4). Includes Color / Line art / Answer key. Use Line art for coloring. Check your finds with the Answer key. Browser printing can also save as PDF. Scene: Changing to a Wide Gripper at the Cargo Bay.

At a ground-level harbor changeover station, a heavy mecha stands on planted feet and aligns its wrist interface with a wide cargo gripper supported by a steel stand. A small gap remains between the interfaces.

Difficulty
L4
Suggested age
13–17 years
Art style
Heavy Industrial Mecha
Hidden objects
12
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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Can you find them all?

  • wide cargo gripper
  • interface locator rod
  • dustproof end cap
  • quick-lock handle
  • short spirit level
  • hydraulic hose sleeve
  • maintenance lamp
  • control cartridge
  • pair of work gloves
  • thick rubber pad
  • inspection mirror
  • folding barrier placard

A little about this puzzle

At a ground-level harbor changeover station, a heavy mecha stands on planted feet and aligns its wrist interface with a wide cargo gripper supported by a steel stand. A small gap remains between the interfaces. An engineer works from the console at the right, with an inspection mirror showing above a waist pouch and a control cartridge inserted into the console’s side slot. The maintenance table carries a locator rod, cup-shaped end cap, short level, and corrugated sleeve. A complete pair of gloves rests on a metal tray below. A fixed-arm lamp stands on a low base behind the table; a separate rubber pad sits under the nearest stand foot, and a folding placard marks the entrance. Heavy industrial-mecha detail emphasizes clear joints, pistons, and thick beams.

Make it your own

Search on your own, compare discoveries with a partner, or color the line art after finding the objects. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.

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Mecha Engineering words to spot and say

Read the 12 object names together before searching. Say each word, look at its shape, and then find the matching object in the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
wide cargo gripperFind the object named wide cargo gripper. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say wide cargo gripper aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
interface locator rodFind the object named interface locator rod. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say interface locator rod aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
dustproof end capFind the object named dustproof end cap. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say dustproof end cap aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
quick-lock handleFind the object named quick-lock handle. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say quick-lock handle aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
short spirit levelFind the object named short spirit level. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say short spirit level aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
hydraulic hose sleeveFind the object named hydraulic hose sleeve. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say hydraulic hose sleeve aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
maintenance lampFind the object named maintenance lamp. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say maintenance lamp aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
control cartridgeFind the object named control cartridge. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say control cartridge aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
pair of work glovesFind the object named pair of work gloves. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say pair of work gloves aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
thick rubber padFind the object named thick rubber pad. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say thick rubber pad aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
inspection mirrorFind the object named inspection mirror. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say inspection mirror aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
folding barrier placardFind the object named folding barrier placard. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say folding barrier placard aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?

Write a short list of the object names, or describe one find while a partner guesses the word. Then return to the picture and look for the next object. See the how-to-play guide for more ways to use the pages.

Printing tips for this puzzle

What is in the three pages?
Page 1 is Color for a picture search, page 2 is Line art for finding and coloring, and page 3 is the Answer key. Switching the preview above does not change this three-page print layout.
Paper size and fit
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Print only the page you need
Choose page 2 in the print dialog to print just the Line art. Use it as a coloring sheet or an ink-friendly search page. Choose page 1 for Color, or page 3 for a separate Answer key.
Keep the answer separate
Leave the Answer key on screen until you finish, or print page 3 separately. For a group activity, use individual search pages so everyone can mark their own discoveries at their own pace.
Save a copy from your browser
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Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 12 objects to find: wide cargo gripper, interface locator rod, dustproof end cap, quick-lock handle, short spirit level, hydraulic hose sleeve, maintenance lamp, control cartridge, pair of work gloves, thick rubber pad, inspection mirror, folding barrier placard. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 13–17 years. Ages and difficulty are guides: choose a version that feels comfortable, and work together if helpful.

Can I print only the line art page?

Yes. Choose page 2 in the three-page print dialog. Line art can be used on its own for finding and coloring. Page 1 is Color and page 3 is the Answer key.

Do I need an account to print?

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Can I use this in a classroom or co-op?

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