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Solarbotics
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Solarbotics specializes in small build-it-yourself autonomous robot kits that are great for
beginners, and fun for experienced hobbyists too!
Solarbotics kits come with very thorough documentation with lots of
pictures, detailed instructions, and entertaining commentary to make sure that customers have a fun time building their robots.
Solarbotics prides themselves on creating simple circuit board designs and
their kits come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. All kits require
some soldering. |
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Autonomous Robo-Sumo is a sport
in which two robots try to push each other out of a ring, similar to
traditional sumo wrestling. Specifically, Mini-Sumo matches
involve robots that weigh under 500g and can fit in a 10cm by 10cm
box.
The
Sumovore Mini-Sumo robot comes with a simple preconfigured brain, so
it's ready to compete as soon as it's assembled. Sumovore uses two
infrared sensors to detect its opponent. Once it locks onto its
target, it attacks relentlessly; tracking the other bot and adjusting
its own movement accordingly. To keep itself inside the ring, it
has sensors on its underside to detect the edge.
For more information, proceed to the
Sumovore product page.
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A number of add-ons, upgrades, and
replacement parts are available such as more powerful "Brainboards" utilizing PIC,
Atmel, and Basic Stamp microcontrollers.
Sumovore Parts & accessories |
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Mousebots are 9-volt
battery-powered robots that chase light. Put one on the floor,
shine a flashlight in front of it, and watch it go!
Solarbotics has enhanced the Mousebot a bit with functional whisker
and tail sensors, so it doesn't get stuck in corners while it runs
around.
The kit comes unassembled, and requires basic
soldering skills.
"Herbie the Mousebot" was originally built from spare parts as an
entry for a robot competition. Because of its simple but
elegant design, it's been featured in as a construction project in "Junkbots,
Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels", "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Robots"
and "MAKE" Magazine.
For more information, proceed to the
Mousebots category. |
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SolarSpeeder 2 is a phototropic
BEAM robot.
It collects energy from its solar panel, and then it races off until
it runs out of juice. The control circuit, called a Miller
Engine, is beautiful in its simplicity. The solar panel
charges a capacitor until it reaches a sufficient voltage level,
then the charge is released into the motor, and away it goes!
This
kit has a small number of parts, and assembly should take about 1
1/2 hours (taking time to thoroughly read the instructions, of
course).
For more information, proceed to the
SolarSpeeder. |
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