Fun and Educational Robot Kits for Kids and Adults

Toysmith 4M Tin Can Robot

Amazon Price: $9.50 (as of 05/31/2012)

Instead of throwing away that soda can, recycle it into a robot. Once completed, the robot will move and buzz. 3 AAA batteries required, but not included. Great for young robot makers.

OLLO Action Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $29.90 (as of 05/31/2012)

Kit comes with one motor gear and enough parts to create five different designs, including a dinosaur. Will need one AA battery.

4M Doodling Robot

Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

A motor causes this robot to spin and vibrate, allowing it to design artwork. Needed is one AA battery.

Elenco Escape Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $25.28 (as of 05/31/2012)

Robot has three infrared emitting diodes and a built-in microprocessor which allows it to "think" on its own.

LADYBUG Robot Kit (requires soldering assembly) # 21-885

Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 05/31/2012)

Comes with kid friendly step-by-step instructions. Requires 4 AA batteries, (not included.)

Toysmith 4 M Robot Duck #3648

Amazon Price: $9.94 (as of 05/31/2012)

Although this may look like a toy, it isn't. It is meant for educational purposes and was designed by Middlesex University in the UK.

iBOTZ InsultaBotz Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $87.84 (as of 05/31/2012)

Robot will move forward detecting objects in its way. Should you or anyone else get in its way, it will insult you. Comes with a re-recordable voice chip.

OWI Sumo Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $46.50 (as of 05/31/2012)

Once built, this robot can detect and attack its opponent. For ultimate fun, its best to know of someone else who has this so the robots can Sumo wrestle each other.

OWI Kabuto Mushi Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $63.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

Can move forward, backward, left and right. Handset has 8 channels which control 4 motors. Requires 4 AA and 3 AAA batteries.

Elenco QuadroBotz Kit

Amazon Price: $74.10 (as of 05/31/2012)

Can be programmed to respond to obstacles and light. Comes with an instructional CD Rom.

OWI 4 in 1 Robot

Amazon Price: $22.68 (as of 05/31/2012)

Comes with hardware, a mechanical drive system and pre-assembled printed circuit board.

OWI Moon Walker II Kit

Amazon Price: $36.55 (as of 05/31/2012)

Robot will walk either by vocal command or by changes in light intensity.

TAB Electronics Build Your Own Robot Kit

by: Myke Predko, Ben Wirz, Tab Electronics

Amazon Price: $142.76 (as of 05/31/2012)

The robot comes with four different behaviors. Instruction book and CD ROM included. Customized applications can be built with BASIC STAMP BS2, which is sold separately.

BugBrain Robot Kit

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

Comes with its own programming or make your own. This is for people who are serious about robots.

SUMO BOT : Build Your Own Remote-Controlled Programmable Sumo-Bot

by: Myke Predko, Ben Wirz

Amazon Price: $249.98 (as of 05/31/2012)

Durable steel frame holds up during combat. A BS2 can be easily added.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547)

Amazon Price: $395.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

Intuitive programming software. Instructions for building four robots. Three interactive servo motors.

LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0 - Robotics

Amazon Price: $743.89 (as of 05/31/2012)

RCX microcomputer. Robot will obey your commands.

Robot Building for Beginners (Technology in Action)

by: David Cook

Amazon Price: $19.59 (as of 05/31/2012)

Robot Building For Dummies

by: Roger Arrick, Nancy Stevenson

Amazon Price: $15.36 (as of 05/31/2012)