Building a robot without previous experience can be a big challenge. Starting with a kit is a great way to get your first robot going or as a starting base for a more adanced robot.
The Ardubot PCB is the foundation for a cheap Arduino powered robot. By adding some gearmotors, wheels and a H-Bridge driver the PCB allows an Arduino Duemilanove USB Board to become a mobile robot. Plenty of prototyping space allows other sensors to be attached allowing more complex robot behaviour.More details...
Made from strong 3mm sheet aluminium the 6 degree of freedom robotic arm from Dagu comes complete with a 32 channel servo controller, gripper and PC control software.More details...
Doodle Bot is a very simple beginners robot that can write messages using white board markers, jumbo chalk or crayons. The kit comes with all parts including an Arduino compatible controller and a screwdriver.More details...
The 12 DOF Hexapod from Dagu is a lightweight simple 6 legged robot chassis that is ideal for student and hobby use thanks to its low cost and light weight. It is ideal for experimenting with a walking robot. This is the best value hexapod kit available.More details...
Quadbot from Dagu is a lightweight simple quadraped robot chassis that is ideal for student and hobby use thanks to its low cost and light weight. It is ideal for experimenting with a walking robot.More details...
Elenco Line Tracking Mouse (21-880) is an excellent kit for someone new to robotics with a little soldering experience. With two motors & gearboxes, circuit boards and line tracking sensors this little mouse will wind its way around a black line. Ages 14+More details...
Elenco Sound Reversing Car (21-881) is a great introductory kit with a little soldering. Using a sensor to detect sound the car will move forward when it hears a noise like a clap and reverse when it touches an obstacle. Ages 14+More details...
Solarbotic's Herbie the Mousebot is a 9-volt battery-powered, light-following robot that loves to chase flashlight beams. These little robots are so quick, you have to run to keep up to them! The MouseBot build it yourself kit is easy and fun for beginners and requires no programming or microcontroller. This is the BLACK HerbieMore details...
Solarbotic's Herbie the Mousebot is a 9-volt battery-powered, light-following robot that loves to chase flashlight beams. These little robots are so quick, you have to run to keep up to them! The MouseBot build it yourself kit is easy and fun for beginners and requires no programming or microcontroller. This is the RED Herbie.More details...
Magician Chassis by Dagu Electronics is a versatile robot platform featuring two gearmotors with 65mm wheels with a rear caster for differential drive. The chassis plates contain numerous cuts and holes for mounting sensors, microcontrollers and other hardware. The space between the plates is ideal for batteries or more components.More details...