Ladybug Infrared Robot

The Ladybug Robot moves with six legs and makes use of infrared emitting diodes as its "eyes" to avoid obstacles along its path. Ladybug automatically makes a left turn the moment it detects an object in its path. It continues to move forward after that if there is no shadow in front of the sensor. The design of the Ladybug, which is based on two sets of legs, enables it to perform different sets of movements. Power Source: Four 1.5V "AAA" batteries (not included). INTERMEDIATE KIT: Some previous knowledge of electronics. Good soldering techniques for medium dense boards.

Tamiya 70079 Gearbox Kit

The Tamiya twin-motor gearbox is a small (3-inch long) plastic gearbox. It contains two small DC motors that drive separate 3mm hexagonal output shafts. There are two ways to put the kit together: with a high-speed 58:1 gear ratio or with a slower 203:1 gear ratio. Either way, the motors provide plenty of power to drive any small device.

Kabuto Mushi (Beetle) Robot

Kabuto Mushi (Rhinoceros Beetle) Robot is an infrared remote controlled robot with caterpillar traction. The infrared remote control handset has 8 channels, each channel controls 4 motors: 2 motors control directional movement, one motor regulates the elevating position of the claw, and the 4th motor operates the claw its self. This easy-to-build kit will provide students, teachers, and inexperienced hobbyist a fun and informative building session.

Junglebot

This cute but shockingly powerful little robot will give hours of pleasure and fun to its owner. Although it’s one of the simplest robots available, Junglebot is also one of the most action-packed, featuring sound recognition sensors. Also, Junglebot features detachable legs, which gives the owner the choice to make his/her robot either walk or climb. He also requires only minimal construction. It's an ideal starter for anyone aged 10 or up.

Binary Player Robot

OWI introduces the second generation of its binary navigating robot kit. BINARY PLAYER ROBOT is a “predictable”, two-wheeled robot. An internal program stored on a memory disk created by the user ascertains its predictability. Therein, however, lies the fun. If you can color in a coloring book, you can program this robot. If you can’t…you can probably STILL program this robot.

WAO Kranius PC Interface

Here is your chance to communicate WAO Kranius with your personal computer! User friendly, OWI's PC interface for WAO Kranius allows the user to communicate from their personal computer and "hand shake" with WAO Kranius robot. The application enables the user to issue commands via programming, saving, editing, and downloading capabilities.

WAO Kranius

WAO Kranius is a two-wheeled robot that you can program without a personal computer. The intellectual brain consists of an 8-bit micro-controller and keyboard with 33 tactile buttons. This bundle of brains can store up to 60 programming steps and 30 FOR-NEXT multiplex loops. In addition to its futuristic and powerful design, it features 6 vision sensors to see in front and below the robot. Because it’s programmable, the robot builder has to plan ahead, think systematically and logically, develop problem-solving skills, and will challenge you to think creatively.

USB Interface for Robotic Arm

This is the USB Interface Kit for OWI's Robotic Arm Edge. This enables the builder to operate the Robotic Arm Edge from his/her PC. Operating system: Windows XP / Vista / - CPU: Pentium3, 1.0GHz or higher / - Memory: 256MB or higher / - Hardware disk space: 100MB or more / - Display: Super VGA (800x600) or higher / Color monitor with high color 16 bits or higher.

3PI Robot

The Pololu 3pi robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform featuring two micro metal gear motors, five reflectance sensors, an 8x2 character LCD, a buzzer, and three user push buttons, all connected to a C-programmable ATmega328 microcontroller. Capable of speeds exceeding 3 feet per second, 3pi is a great first robot for ambitious beginners and a perfect second robot for those looking to move up from non-programmable or slower beginner robots.

Weasel Robot

Weasel is a tenacious little robot warrior that embodies two sensors that allow it to "see" a line or "feel" its way along walls and around corners. The two motors and contact sensor activate the wall sensing micro switch to control the motors' on/off operation that determines the path of a wall. It is the classic robot design using the "Left Hand Rule" to escape mazes. With OWI’s continued pursuit in making robots "smart", they have added an additional feature to this little bundle of energy - a sonic tracking system.

Follow Me Robot

This is a very interesting little sound detecting robot kit. The four built-in microphones detect the sound source in 360 degrees. Upon detection, the robot reconfigures its location and goes towards the source of the sound. Just clap and the robot will come to you. Clap again from another position and the robot will turn and move in that direction. It’s a simple kit that helps young robot builders understand the intricacies of a circuit board and the communication that certain wires provide.

Face Changing Robot

You can now see how the famous face changing robot works with our exclusive 4D puzzle. This kit allows you to replace the astronaut face with any of your own photos. Just assemble our detailed robot puzzle kit with easy snap together assembly, and then wind him up and away he goes. Inspired by the popular Japanese Robot of the 1950's, called Mr. D-Cell, this attractive face-changing robot walks while he swings his arms and rotates his head side to side.

Tin Can Robot

Recycle that old soda can by turning it into a silly robot that moves. This kit is a great example of where robots can fit comfortably into the Green Revolution! The kit includes parts and instructions, just recycle that old can and you’re ready! Batteries (not included).

Gears Robot 4D Puzzle

Similar to the Face Changing 4D robot, the Gears Robot walks on his side stepping feet while he swings his arms, spins his antenna, and displays his 4 colorful spinning gears. He’s inspired by the popular tin Japanese Robot of the 1950's, High Wheel Robot by Yoshiya.

Escape Robot Kit

The Escape Robot Kit works just like an A.I. robot. It never fails to find its way out of a maze. The Escape Robot makes use of three infrared emitting diodes and one infrared receiving module to send and receive signals and detect obstacles. Escape Robot has a built-in microprocessor, which enables it to "think" on its own as it processes information about its environment, and maneuvers itself around obstacles. The kit comes complete with 2 sets of differently designed legs, which provides endless fun and excitement with its different sets of movements.

Co-Robot Kit

This robot is a tough little guy! Run by a single motor, he walks with a decidedly "angry" pace -- and if he falls over, he picks himself up again! An awesome design with an amazing gear mechanism, he will not quit! Over 50,000 sold in Japan and a big hit at the International Robot Exhibition. Easy to build -- instructions are in Japanese but feature highly detailed assembly pictures (sorry, no English translation at this time). However, let’s be honest, you will look a lot more impressive building this guy with only Japanese directions.

Bot Ball Soccer Kit

The Botball is an infrared remote control kit. Its microprocessor provides four different channels to have four robots playing together on the ground. Two separate motors give it forward and backward movement and turn it left and right. Another motor is used to kick the ball. Kit includes parts for two Botballs, 2 IR controllers, and soccer 'ball'. It’s a great addition for all ages of robot competition enthusiasts – especially as the world prepares for the 2010 World Cup! Botballs must be assembled but requires no soldering.

Deluxe Snap Rover

Have FUN building your own RC Snap Rover using the colorful Snap Circuits parts that come with this kit. There is no soldering required as all the parts snap together with ease. This kit is the next step to developing a practical understanding of circuits. Once completed, you will be able to navigate your surroundings with the easy-to-use Snap Rover remote control. Disc Shooter Digital Voice Recorder Music Sounds Over 40 Other Experiments, Over 50 Parts, Wireless Remote Control, Run up to three Rovers at once, No Soldering Required

Crawling Microbug

Attractive bright colored bug-shaped miniature robot. two open chassis sub-miniature motors, adjustable light-sensitivity suits almost any light condition and allow controlling its 'bug-like' behavior.

Soccer Jr.

The award winning Soccer Robot by OWI has six operational legs, a retrieving and kicking mechanism, and a wired controller to activate movement and ball control. It runs forward, backward, turns left or right, and executes 360-degree turns. It will even help develop your hand/eye coordination skills. Play games, tournaments, and surprise friends with great moves.

Space Nine R/C Robot Kit

Build a robot suited for space exploration. This educational building kit will lead you through the design and construction of an eight-legged star explorer. Sturdy plastic pieces, pre-assembled PC boards, and mechanical parts do not require any soldering. Once complete, your robot can scale rocks and obstacles you create for a simulated moon surface. Moving all eight legs, the space nine can turn left and right, powered by the infrared remote control.

Robot Duck

Robot Duck is the ideal entry-level robotic science project. Kids will follow directions to build a crazy, duck-walking unit that promises to whet their appetites for future robotic endeavors. Includes battery case, motor, nut, plastic disc, motor cover, two metal legs, two plastic feet, plastic tube, wax, two plastic pins, six short screws, long screw, gear and axle set, and instructions.

Lost in Space Model Kit

Smart Robot

The Smart Robot Kit lets you build a slick-looking domed robot that slides across smooth surfaces under its own power. When it bumps into an obstacle, it simply turns right or left and keeps on going. Its propulsion system involves a rotating sphere and the offset weight of the motor (but that's a secret, so keep it to yourself). Comes with clearly illustrated assembly instructions, fun robot facts, and suggestions for making a maze for your robot. Every science class should be this much fun!

R/C Robot Beetle

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Robo Mech

Make your own working robot and learn a lot about engineering in the process with this Robomech Wooden Kit. This building kit lets you create and paint your own mechanical and motorized robot while learning how motors, gears and pulleys put things into motion. It comes with pre-punched wood pieces, pulleys, gears, shafts, motor battery holder, paint, paintbrush, easy-to-follow poster-size instructions and all other necessary parts. Imported. Finished size: 7Hx14W".

Soda Can Robobug

Recycle a soda can and turn it into a cool robotic bug. Switch it on and watch its vibration to cause it to slide across the floor. It even emits a "buzz" as it moves along - just like a real bug. You need to recycle a soda can to complete the project.

Robby the Robot

From the classic sci-fi movie, Forbidden Planet, comes one of cinema's most famous mechanical men: Robby the Robot. The Robby the Robot model kit features authentic details and stands about 7 1/2-inches tall when fully assembled. Robby is the faithful mechanical servant on board the exploratory starship, the C-57D, sent on a mission to the distant planet Altair 4. Forbidden Planet was one of the first serious science fiction movies of modern, mid-century cinema, and laid the groundwork for sci-fi movies and television series to come.

Line Tracking Robot

Line Tracker robot is the ultimate non-soldering lighting sensor robot kit! It will follow a black line, black tape, black marker, whatever. Build him and see what he can do! The LED eyes light up making him look almost human. A very cool science kit at an unbelievable price.

Line Tracking Mouse

Line Tracking Mouse is a super cool soldering robot kit that once built, will follow a black line drawn on white paper or a light surface. Using 3 photo interrupters as eyes, it will distinguish black and white by projecting infrared rays. Features include; sound activation, programmed IC, 3 photoreceptors to detect black line, 2 sets of gear motors.

Solar Walking Crab

The Walking King Crab is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI Suitable for Ages 10 & Older This kit is from the Jr. Science Series, which is designed for the first time experimenters with little or no experience at all. Powered by a mini solar cell, this crab will demonstrate alternative energy principles!

Solar Happy Hopping Frog

The Happy Hopping Frog is a Mini Solar Robot Kit by OWI. This kit features a mini solar cell for powering the robot. This frog will demonstrate alternative energy principles with his real leaping action.

Solar Astronaut

Learn how a solar module or single AA battery can power a gearbox. Gearbox illustrates how an automatic transmission and motors work together. Slide switch changes from solar to battery power.