best robot kits

Use solar energy to power robots with this OWI solar robot kit. This versatile robot has 14 different modes and moves on land and in water. Change the solar panel's polarity to make the motor change direction, and watch the gears at work through the OWI solar robot kit's transparent housing.

Discover the power of the sun through play with the OWI T4 transforming solar robot. Children can transform the mechanical man into a crawling Insecta, a stomping T-Rex or a functioning Drill Vehicle. The OWI T4 transforming solar robot includes a 75 mA solar module and interchangeable parts that are easy for kids aged 8 and up to assemble.

This OWI OWI-536 3-in-1 all-terrain RC robot kit lets your child create a tracked mobile robot that features forklift, rover and gripper modes for multifunction use. The wired remote makes it easy for your young scientist to control the robot's movement.

Say “Hey Vector.” Aware and reactive, Vector is a revolutionary robot made to help out and hang out. A companion who’s always happy to help, he’ll answer questions, take photos for you, set a timer for dinner, and more. Alive with personality, he’s excited to see you and reacts to sound, sight, and touch. Independent and alert, he self-charges, navigates around objects, and avoids edges. Smart and getting smarter, he’s cloud connected for updates to bring new capabilities and features to be a better helper at home. What’s Inside Vector? AI and advanced robotics: Qualcomm® 200 Platform to compute at a smartphone level. Capacitive Touch Sensor to sense being touched and held. Beamforming 4-Microphone Array to recognize natural speech and source. Ultra-Wide HD Camera to detect motion and identify people. 4 Drop Sensors to detect edges and avoid falls. Infrared Laser Scanner to track distance and map environments. 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Unit to know when he’s picked up or moved. High-Res Color IPS Display to convey a wide range of emotions. WiFi-Enabled Cloud Connection to bring new capabilities.

Make a Toy-Con Robot suit…to become a robot in the game! Fold engineered, pre-cut cardboard sheets by following interactive instructions and then suit up to get playing. Wreck in-game environments and beat challenges to unlock powerful abilities. Then, discover how the Toy-Con Robot comes to life with Nintendo Switch™ technology and, in Toy-Con Garage, invent new ways to play! Bust out your own markers, stickers, and more to customize your Toy-Con Robot suit-or enter the Hanger to customize your in-game robot's appearance. By moving your hands and feet, you can maneuver the robot in the game, unleash your moves, or make sound effects! As you play, keep track of your robot's rank, points earned, and unlocked special abilities. Discover the mechanics behind the Toy-Con Robot and how the Nintendo Switch technology brings it to life. If you're feeling competitive, take on a friend with their own Toy-Con Robot* in a two-player battle mode on a single screen! Then go beyond in the included Toy-Con Garage mode to invent new ways to play with your Toy-Con Robot or create your very own Toy-Con projects. Once you've experienced what it's like to Make, Play, and Discover with Nintendo Labo, use everything you've learned to create your very own projects in Toy-Con Garage! Just take digital building-blocks called "input nodes," "middle nodes," and "output nodes" and, with the help of this intuitive tool's visual user interface, combine them in all sorts of different ways. Change a Toy-Con creation's reactions to button presses, movements, and more! Toy-Con Garage includes handy tutorials to get you started. Experiment with your Toy-Con Robot, or craft original designs using your own items like cardboard and plastic cups, as you take your creativity and imagination to the next level!

Make friends with Anki's Cozmo the robot, a fun-loving sidekick who evolves as he gets to know you. He knows your name and face, and he can express emotions, play games and explore his environment thanks to artificial intelligence. All you need to get started with Anki's Cozmo the robot is an Android or iOS device and the Cozmo app.

Show how despicably you roll with this WowWee Minion Dave MiP robot. He rides a rocket-style hoverboard and comes with a remote control, so you can make him cruise and spin around. This 5-inch WowWee Minion Dave MiP robot makes a fun partner in crime for children age 4 and older.