The buggy has two high power solar motor gearboxes and two front-mounted micro-switches which provide feedback to detect obstacles, etc.

Price:£ 49.00

 * Build an eight legged explorer and control it via infrared!
    * Can walk, turn left and right
    * A fantastic way to introduce robotic concepts to the younger enthusiast
    * Requires no soldering - kit includes pre-assembled circuit boards and mechanical parts
    * Requires 4 x AA batteries for the transmitter and 4 x AAA batteries for the robot (not supplied)

Price:£ 39.99

Two motors operate the open, close, lift
and lower functions of the large pinchers in the front. The Beetle
moves using six wheels that can move forward, backward, right
and left. This kit is ideal for learning about gear
structure, motor principles, and electronic circuits.

Price:£ 59.99

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This Robot consists of eight servo motors, sensors, electronic parts, ABS plastic parts, and metal parts. It is a good educational tool for learning basic electronic and programming skills.

Control method: Autonomous and IR remote
CPU: Picaxe 28X-1
Programming language: Picaxe basic

Features of Robot Caterpillar

• 8 Degrees of Freedom
• programmable by
• remote controllable
• high scalability

The caterpillar is a unque robot that moves without wheels or legs.
Precision ABS plastic parts and 8 micro servos allow realistic movement without complex programming.
The transparent body is fitted with LEDs and looks great in the dark
Antenna that change color when they touch an object.
Roll sensors for self righting
8 servos for realistic movement give your robot infra vision to avoid obstacles from distance. The sharp GP2D 12 can measure distance up to 1.5m away.
Give your robot ears so it can move away from or investigate sounds
Add a second set of LEDs in a range of colours to brighten the appearance of your caterpillar.
Let your robot talk with others. The xbee modules are small enough to easily fit on your robot and will allow communication between multiple robots.
Connect to your PC or laptop with an xbee exploer.
This module allows you to connect an xbee to your PC via USB cable, monitor your robot in real time or your computer.
Add a 2 axis gyro so your robot knows what angle it is on and climb without falling down.

Price:£ 0.00

New to NXT 2.0 release is a colour sensor that can be used to let the robot you build determine colours before acting on that information along with the ability to control it via a PC or Mac with the accompanying software.

With Bluetooth still present, users will get the chance to build four new models from the 619 piece set; a new version of the robot - Alpha Rex, Robocator - a fierce looking crocodile, Shooter bot - a robot that shoots balls, and Colour sorter - yes a robot that sorts coloured balls.

Other new features include the inclusion of ten robot instructions from the software rather than two as in the previous model.

The heart of the new system is the NXT 2.0 brick, an autonomous 32-bit LEGO microprocessor that can be programmed using a PC, or for the first time in the retail offering, a Mac. After building their robots, users create a program within easy-to-use yet feature-rich software, powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments.

What is LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT?

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is a robotics toolset that provides endless opportunities for armchair inventors, robotics fanatics and LEGO builders ages 10 and older to build and program robots that do what you want.  

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is the second generation of robotics products from The LEGO Group, which launched the first generation of LEGO MINDSTORMS in 1998 with the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotic Invention System. 

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT was launched in 2006, with the first version of the robotics toolkit, the NXT 1.0, which was a tremendous success, introducing entry-level robotics to children from age 10 and up, with state-of-the-art hardware and easy-to-use programming software.  

In just 30 minutes young robot creators can build and program their first working robot. 
 

What is the difference between the NXT 2.0 and the NXT 1.0 version?

The NXT 2.0 set has a bigger and revised element assortment of 619 elements, 16 building and programming challenges for 4 new fun and action-packed robotic models complete with building instructions. The new hardware mix consist of an NXT micro-controller, 3 Interactive Servo Motors – with built-in Rotation Sensors, 1 Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the new Color Sensor with triple functionality; it acts a Color Sensor – detecting different colors, as a Light Sensor – seeing different light intensities and also works as a Color Lamp. 
 

What is in the new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 set? 

The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 comes with new models, new technology and new software features. 

The NXT 2.0 set has a big assortment with 619 new hand-picked elements, including the NXT hardware, for building thousands of robotic inventions.  

It comes with new step-by-step building instructions and 16 challenges for 4 new, fun and action-packed robots, ranging from a robotic vehicle, an animal robot, a robotic machine to ultimately a humanoid robot. 

The software has features that make it easy for children to customize and personalize their robots, by adding their own sounds and images to the NXT, and even getting control over their robot directly from their PC. 
 

What are the new models about?

The 4 new models have been optimized to be easy to build with ranging complexity, going from the Quick Start model that you can assemble and program in under 30 minutes, to the ultimate Humanoid – which is also easy to assemble and all models are designed for easy battery change. 

Shooterbot, a moving vehicle robot that can guard your room and will shoot balls at intruders! 
Robogator is the animal robot,that moves like an alligator. It will protect its area and jumps forward and snap at anything that comes too near. Watch out! 
Color Sorter is a robotic sorting machine that can sort different colored objects and dispense them as you please. It can easily be modified with a catapult mechanism that can precisely shoot the different colors where you like. 
Alpha Rex is the ultimate robot. It is a humanoid robot, easy to assemble and with multiple functions; it walks and turns, dances, talks, can see and avoid obstacles, can grab and distinguish between different colored objects. 
 
 
 

What kind of sensors come with the MINDSTORMS NXT?

1 Ultrasonic Sensor: makes the robots ‘see’, it can measure distance, movements and detects objects.  
2 Touch Sensors: make the robots ‘feel’, reacting to touch or release. 
1 Color Sensor: The Color Sensor is a three-in-one sensor; It acts as a Color Sensor, accurately distinguishing between different colors, it acts as Light Sensor, detecting light settings, both ambient light and light intensities from surfaces, and also works as a Color Lamp, shining bright red, green or blue. 

Additional sensors and accessories are available through the LEGO online shop. 

How many motors come in the set?

3 Interactive Servo Motors with built-in Rotation Sensors for precise control of your robot’s movement. 

What is a servo motor?

An electric motor whose speed or position is controlled by a closed loop feedback circuit that can sense its position. The speed of the motor is measured by a tachometer. The tachometer produces a voltage that is proportional to the speed. This voltage is compared to a reference point and the difference, or error, is used to adjust the speed of the motor, either up or down. 

What kind of software does the set come with?

The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 comes with an intuitive easy-to-use programming software. It has PC and Mac compatible software interface, powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments. It has an intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop environment for "building" programs by connecting command blocks.

Also, it includes 16 fun and action-packed robot challenges with step-by-step building instructions to introduce beginners to the process of building and programming their very own robots. 

Is there any difference in the NXT micro-controller coming with the NXT 2.0? 
No. It is the same 32-bit micro-controller with 256 KB memory as in the NXT 1.0 set (#8527). 

There is no Light Sensor in the set – will it still be available?

Yes. Though the new Color Sensor compliments the functionality of the old Light Sensor, our online store will still be selling the Light Sensor.

 
There is no Sound Sensor in the set – will it still be available?

Yes. You can purchase the Sound Sensor through our online store. 

Can advanced users program the NXT with other programming languages and applications?

Yes. Since the NXT generation was launched in 2006 a big collection of languages and applications has been adapted to work with the NXT, mostly developed by hardcore users in the global MINDSTORMS community.

 
Notably, the NXT can also be programmed with LabVIEW, the high-end programming environment on which the NXT programming language is based.  
To create programs for the NXT using LabVIEW you can download the free LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT via the National Instruments website: http://www.ni.com/academic/mindstorms/ 

Read more about alternative programming languages on www.legomindstorms.com 

Price:£ 219.99

 As such, best suitable for school and trainings. The brain of the robot is "C-Control PRO MEGA128", which provides adequate memory and speed even for complex tasks. Naturally the PRO-BOT128 can be extended with various sensors and actors, such as via the I2C-bus. The accompanying software package with various tests and sample programs enable a quick start with the PRO-BOT128.

Price:£ 59.95

This educational robot chassis is the perfect equipment for hobbyists, who want to get
acquainted with robot technology, for students and student projects, training material
for colleges and universities.

Price:£ 29.99

The BrainiBorg is a walking robot with four legs and three motors. It has two infra-red obstacle sensors which also act as visible-light sensors. This is excatly the same robot kit as the Brainiborg Programmable Soldering Kit , the only difference being that this kit is PRE-SOLDERED.

Price:£ 69.99

Price:£ 22.99

With Robotic Arm Edge, command the gripper to open and close, wrist motion of 120 degrees, an extensive elbow range of 300 degrees, base rotation of 270 degrees, base motion of 180 degrees, vertical reach of 15 inches, horizontal reach of 12.6 inches, and lifting capacity of 100g. WOW! Some of the added features include a search light design on the gripper and a safety gear audible indicator is included on all five gear boxes to prevent any potential injury or gear breakage during operation. How does this equate to fun? Total command and visual manipulation using the 5s: five switch wired controller, five motors, and five joints. Night time play is possible and extended life on the gearbox to prolong your control and predictions of the robot's behaviour.

Price:£ 69.99

Not only is it well made and reasonably powerful, but it is prevented from damaging itself by the use of clutches on each joint and is constructed in Polycarbonate. The Robot Arm is delivered as a kit, so you have to build it yourself. You can control it by the control unit or by your PC. This Robot Arm kit introduces the fundamentals of robotic sensing and the basic principles of mechanics and teaches you everything about industrial robots and even more. The Robot Arm software teaches you how to write a computer program for this type of robot.

Price:£ 89.99

Learn the basic principles of physics through fun and applied robotics! Prepare your child for the world of the future with this hands-on activity that makes robotics fun. This is a fully functioning android-style robotic arm kit.

Price:£ 49.99

Price:£ 149.99 Special Price:£ 89.99

The ASURO robot is flexible and completely programmable in C. Assembly will be a snap for experienced electronic technicians but will also be easy for a robotics novice. Except for the printed circuit boards (PCB), only standard parts are utilized, which allows for the easy use of freeware tools for programmable needs. This is a populist product with wide-ranging appeal; therefore, ASURO is exceptionally suitable for schools, universities and adult education centers as an educational introduction into processor-controlled hobby electronics. A compelling attraction is, of course, the freeware tools that can be used to modify this robot, thus eliminating the need for expensive proprietary tools or machines. This kit involves soldering. Good luck!

Price:£ 49.99

The heart of the new system is the NXT brick, an autonomous 32-bit LEGO microprocessor that can be programmed using a PC, or for the first time in the retail offering, a Mac. After building their robots, users create a program within easy-to-use yet feature-rich software, powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments. Downloading programs to an invention is easy. Users with Bluetooth®-enabled computer hardware can transfer their programs to the NXT wirelessly, or anyone can use the included USB 2.0 cable to connect their computer to the NXT for program transfer. The robot then takes on a life of its own, fully autonomous from the computer. The inclusion of Bluetooth technology also extends possibilities for controlling robots remotely, for example, from a mobile phone or PDA. When LEGO MINDSTORMS launched, we fundamentally changed the way people viewed LEGO building and play and helped spark the trend of affordable and attainable consumer robotics, says Jurgen Vig Knudstorp, CEO, LEGO Group. “Eight years later, we're ready to improve upon the single best-selling product in the company's history. We've developed the new toolset with expanded components and capabilities to challenge our existing community of dynamic fans. Meanwhile, the system's new software, design and 30-minute quick-start program are geared toward recruiting a new, younger generation of robotics enthusiasts.

Price:£ 179.99 Special Price:£ 169.99

The ATMEGA8 Microcontroller used to control the walker is completely programmable in C with freeware and open-source tools. The development is simplified by a well documented software library.

Price:£ 69.99

INCLUDED::
-Chassis: 26 precision laser cut 5053 aluminum body and leg components in one of three anodized colors, Silver, Red or Black.
- Battery: 6V 3300mAh NiMh + Switch Harness
- Electronics: p.Brain-SMB + HexEngine + RJ232 + ESD200 Bluetooth
- Head Option: Pan & Tilt Kit + Servos: HS-225BB & HS-322HD
- Miscellaneous: PP3 9V Battery Box + Black Cable Ties x 100
- Servo Pack: Recommended: 12 x HS-645MG + 6 x HS-225BB

ELECTRONICS::

The p.Brain has been in development for some time but the PIC18F version lacked the processor power to perform body rotation/translation and terrain adaptation and only ran at 30Hz refresh. With this version, the same engine that previously ran off-board on a DOS machine, now runs on-board on the p.Brain and at refresh rates up to 100hz. The pBrain-ds is being developed as a single solution to any hex or octoped with 3DOF leg arrangement. The p.Brain not only does all the leg locomotion, inverse kinematics, body rotation/translation and terrain adaptation, it also incorporates 24 channels of hi resolution PWM outputs, so no need for an additional SSC! and 8 analogue/digital inputs for ground contact sensors.

The p-Brain-ds can be user configured to different leg geometry and servo types via terminal software that gives endless configuration for any hexapod design. All that changes between designs is the motherboard that the p.Brain-ds plugs into. The motherboard supplies power, serial connections and distributes the PWM signals around the body. Control of the locomotion engine is via simple serial data, either RS232 or TTL level at 9600 or 19200bps. Bluetooth control connection The control connection to this Hexapod is through a simple bluetooth serial port via the p.Brain-ds TTL control port.

The p.Brain has two serial ports that can be dipswitch configured as either control data or terminal data. In this case both control and terminal data are mapped to the same TTL port. There are future plans to add I2C control communications. Unique Coxa Design This hexapod has a unique coxa design which came about through having to make the body depth as small as possible for the V4 hexapod. Take a look at the third picture in the gallery to the left. You can see that the lower body segment is not below the coxa, but inside the coxa! This not only allows the body depth to be smaller, but also gives the added benefit of being able to remove a leg by unscrewing the coxa servo horn without the need to remove the lower body. Very useful while calibrating and for repairs! Direct Servo Coupling You may also notice that there are no servo horns being used! This design has had the servo spline punched directly into the Aluminium femur and body.

Price:£ 1,150.00

PLCs have been the work horse of industry for the last few decades and continue to set the standard, even in today’s fast paced technological world. The TEP PLC has been designed specifically for educational use. It is an exceptionally user friendly system for teaching the basic concepts of programmable logic control. While the applications within the engineering curriculum are evident, the TEP PLC is also a great new tool for anyone from the hobbyist to the D&T student.

This unique product is the perfect resource to support the Engineering Diploma.

Price:£ 135.99

The Inchworm moves by repeating these two patterns by turns.It moves horizontally and not
as vertically as possible by using link mechanisms so that it
consumes minimum energy to move.
Try to examine from where to where the kinetic energy is transmitted through links when assembling.Then,operating the machine will be more impressive.

Price:£ 65.00

With this educational robot project, everybody can learn the basic principles of electronics. The robot is supplied as a construction kit. It is available as a pre-soldered and a soldering required version. The manual not only gives step-by-step instructions with clear images how to build the robot. It also contains a lot of extra information about the world of electronics and mechanics.

Price:£ 34.99 Special Price:£ 30.00

The wheel axles and drive shafts are supported in sintered bearings. The drives are industrial grade motors, featuring high lifetime and an excellent efficiency. This will ensure long operating periods with fully charged batteries. Two fork light barriers at the lower side of the robot main board embrace the combined gears and enable a precise distance measurement by way of small drill holes.

Price:£ 35.99

- Alternative to normal AA batteries - Features 1400mAh of power and an A/C plug for direct power supply - Charges from 0 to full in a maximum of four hours - LEGO part no. 9798

Price:£ 39.99

Each leg has two degrees of freedom provided by a lifting servo and a forward/backward rotating servo. Eight servos provide enough degrees of freedom for you to explore various four-legged walking gaits and motions; make it scamper across the floor, turn in circles, or do a victory dance.

Price:£ 150.00 Special Price:£ 99.99

A complete kit of parts to build a sound-activated robot.

Price:£ 39.99 Special Price:£ 30.99

Promotes practical knowledge of electronic and mechanical principles.

Price:£ 11.99

iBorg can be programmed from a PC or via a pushbutton. The default program heads towards light while avoiding obstacles in its path.

Events and Behaviours

The robot responds to its sensor inputs by executing Events and Behaviours.

A program consists of one or more "Behaviours". Each Behaviour contains a Main Handler and zero or more "Event handlers". You can create Event Handlers and Behaviours via the Event and Behaviour programming pages.

The program below has two Behaviours. The Main Behaviour has a main program and three Event handlers. Behaviour 2 only has a main program.

The Main Handler and the Event handlers contain instructions to turn on and off Motors, make Beeps, etc. The robot initially runs the Main Handler of the Main Behaviour. When it reaches the end of the the Main Handler it returns to the start and executes it repeatedy,

Events

If, at any time, a sensor value triggers an Event then the robot stops executing its current program and starts executing the Event handler. For instance, in the above program, it the robot senses an obstacle to the left then it starts to execute the

ObstacleLeft

Event handler.

When execution reaches the end of the Event handler, the robot starts running the Main Handler of the current Behaviour again. It re-starts at the beginning of the Main Handler.

Only events in the current Behaviour which are to the right of the current handler can be triggered. So, while the robot is executing the ObstacleLeft Event handler, it will not respond to obstacles to the right but it will respond to a

Light > Threshold Event.

Behaviours

Behaviours are like independent programs. They have a Main Handler which is executed repeatedly and Event handlers which are executed when Events are triggered. Only one Behaviour is being executed at any time. An

Execute Behaviour N

instruction tells the robot to start executing a different Behaviour. It continues to execute that new Behaviour until it meets another

Execute Behaviour N

instruction; at the end of any Event handler, it returns to executing the Main Handler of the current Behaviour.

Only Events in the current Behaviour can be triggered. Event Handlers in other events are ignored. In the above program, if a

Light > Threshold

Event is triggered then the robot starts executing Behaviour 2.

Price:£ 34.99

This module senses the presence of an approaching body at a distance of 10 to 80cm (depending on the size of the body), and lights an LED.

Price:£ 9.99

The RP6 offers a very flexible and universal expansion System. It is based on the two wire I2C-Bus, which allows you to connect up to 127 devices to the Robot. You can add several expansion modules on top of the Robot, which can be mounted symmetrically on front and rear. TheRobotshop.com plans to release several expansion modules with additional sensors in the near future. Of course, there is already the Experiment module for your own circuits included with the Robot and also available seperately. The RP6 is ideal for education purposes at universities or schools and of course for hobby users!


It comes with a very extensive manual along with lots of example programs and a hughe C function library. This makes programming easy and you can instantly start with the Robot. All library and example programs are open source (GNU GPL)!

Price:£ 145.00

Learn how motors and automotive transmissions work by constructing this motorised four-legged walking machine. Choose from solar or battery power, by simply flicking a switch.

Price:£ 16.99

Build yourself a functional arm that can be made to lift and grab by pressing or pulling the control syringes.

Price:£ 12.99

Price:£ 23.99

Made from 100% recycled material, these card component kits can be used to create 4 different robots: - Techbot 1: gnashes its jaws as it moves forward - Techbot 2: can climb over uneven surfaces and obstacles - Techbot 3: is so clever, it can escape from a maze - Techbot 4: is highly obedient and can be programmed to go straight, turn left and turn right!

Price:£ 11.99 Special Price:£ 10.99

Create a fantastic motorised jitterbug, which jumps and moves, by utilising a spinning off-centre mass

Price:£ 5.99

This easy to make model of the Mars Rover has been used regularly by the Open University for its out-reach work in schools and libraries. Steer it to the left, right, forwards and backwards using a Kre8 Manual controller.

Price:£ 15.99

The Hexapod is a 6-legged, obstacle-avoiding robot that uses an infra-red emitting diode as its eyes. When it detects an obstacle it turns left and moves forward again if there is no shade in front of the sensor.

Price:£ 23.99

Gakken's "Mechamo Series" of kits are more complex than kits intended for younger hobbyists (though of course with adult supervision, there's no reason a bright youngster can't put them together!). This metal centipede (check out all them legs!) comes with everything you'll need to build it;

Price:£ 99.99

- The Escape Robot uses 3 IR emitting diodes and 1 IR receiving module to send and receive signals and detect obstacles. - The Escape Robot's built-in microprocessor enables it to "think" on its own: it gathers and processes information on its environment so it can avoid any obstacle. The Escape Robot moves about on 6 legs.

Price:£ 22.99

An upright walking, gear drive dinosaur with swinging arms
No soldering required
Tools required: modelling knife, screwdriver and long nose pliers
Supplied complete with, switch, battery holder and all parts needed
Requires 2x AA batteries (not included)

Price:£ 14.99

MRAI ("MOVIT Robot Arm Interface") which is the basic Controller that was specifically designed to control this Robot Arm. The Robot Arm and the Interface are powered with Batteries (not included).

Price:£ 69.99

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