How to Buy a Robotics Kit

Teach kids mechanical assembly, electronics and logic with a robot kit.

Things You'll Need

  • Soccer Bot Kits
  • Cybug Scarabs
  • Hexapod Walker Kits
  • Hyper Peppy Robot Kits
  • Lego Mindstorms Robotics Discovery Sets
  • Lego Mindstorms: Robotics Invention System 1.5
  • Wall Hugging Mouse Kits
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Instructions

    • 1

      Look at the Wall Hugging Mouse Kit or Hyper Peppy Robot Kit ($30 each) for beginning robot builders.

    • 2

      Introduce your child to robotics and programming with the Robotics Discovery Set for beginners or the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention System ($200) for older kids.

    • 3

      Find a Soccer Bot Kit ($35) or Spider IR Walker Kit ($70) for more advanced skill levels.

    • 4

      Consider the Cybug Scarab ($50) or Hexapod Walker Kit ($150) if the recipient has experience with electronics.

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Comments

  • JayWolfx Feb 20, 2010
    Those sets are great ideas for entry level and children!

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