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Robots and Robot Kits

Boe Bot Robot Kit

The Boe Bot Programmable Robot by Parallax is one of the most popular robot kits and is used by thousands of hobbyists, robotics enthusiasts, educational institutions, students and educators worldwide. Several forums and discussion groups can be found on the web on Yahoo, Google, Parallax and other websites, making the Boe Bot the perfect choice of robot building kit due to the extensive support that is already available from both the hobbyist community and Parallax.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 is the new generation of the timeless classic brick toy which permits creating completely functional robots that can carry out programmed tasks. If you still think of LEGO as that toy from bygone days, wait until you see the this new release from the Danish company. Still employing its classic mounting blocks, the new LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 is a fun way to create fully functional robots that can be put together in as little as 30 minutes.

SumoBot Robot Kit

The SumoBot is a competition-ready robot that builds upon the ideas introduced by its counterpart, the entry-level Boe Bot, and takes robotics to a whole new level. By incorporating a spirit of healthy competition it drives robot builders to give all they've got in the creation of their electronic wrestlers. Robot Sumo, akin to its human cousin, was born it Japan where it is still popular; however, the trend caught on quickly in other parts of the world as well.

Bioloid Beginner Robot Kit

The Bioloid Beginner robot kit is a hobbyist and educational robot construction kit that will help expand your knowledge of robotics. Suited to beginner robot builders, it is a solid introduction to the Bioloid world.

Transformers Bumblebee

The Transformers began as a line of toy vehicles that could transform into robots, back in 1984. The toys have inspired a sequence of stories, setting the two factions of Transformers against each other: the heroic Autobots X the evil Decepticons.