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1. Top Ten Robotics For Beginners
The marvels of science and technology have touched every person. Today, a person cannot
spend even a moment sans technology. We are now totally dependent on technologies and
that too in a good way. The latest advancement of technologies have benefited the mankind at
large. One such milestone in this technological advancement is Robotics. The motorized tools
have made our life way to easy. They are capable of doing any given work. The demand of
robots is growing every single day and thus, the significance of robotics is also increasing
with every passing second. Every person, business or factory is bringing in use robots for
many tasks. Robots make a perfect option to do dull, dirty or dangerous jobs. Robots make a
perfect option to do dull, dirty or dangerous jobs. The more people rely on science and
technology, the more the demand of robotics will rise. The future in robotics is quite bright.
If you are a beginner at robotics and want to take your interest further, we present you the top
10 best robotics that are great for a start up. Take a look-
1. Lego-Mindstorms NXT
http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/?domainredir=mindstorms.lego.com
Lego is a popular name in the world of robotics. The first ever version of Lego Mindstorms
was released in the year 1998. It was sold as the RIS (Robotic Invention System). The first
version was popular the hike in popularity of Lego occurred with the introduction of Leg o
Mindstorms NXT, in the year 2006. In August 2009, Lego introduced the latest versionLego

2. Mindstorms NXT 2.0.
The kit contains a CPU (Central Processing Unit) named the 'NXT Brick'. It has 4 input and 3
output ports. The standard input sensors include-a microphone, a push switch, an ultrasonic
sensor and a light- sensor. The standard NXT kit features 3 servo motors. Each motor comes
with a built- in rotation sensor.
2. Makeblock Starter Robot Kit
http://www.makeblock.cc/starter-robot-kit/
This robot kit is undoubtedly a great option for starting your innings at robotics. The
makeblock starter robot kit is a great way of learning robotics, Arduino programming as well
as electronics. The kit comes with mechanical parts along with electronic modules. With this
you can build a 3- wheel robot car or a robot tank. There are two versions of this kit an IR
version and a Bluetooth version.
You can also make an ultrasonic obstacle-avoiding robot or an IR controlled robot with
electric modules- ultrasonic sensor, Me Orion, IR receiver and IR remote controller. The
electronic modules of Me series are very user friendly and are a great option to begin with.

3. For building robots with this kit, you do not need to solder. The wiring is also not a big issue.
The aluminium extrusion structure is another plus point.
3. ASURO
http://www.arexx.nl/arexx.php?cmd=goto&cparam=home
The mind behind this small mobile robot is the German aerospace centre, DLR. The basic
purpose of this robot is educating the beginners. It is easy to assemble even for a novice and
is programmed in C. Standard parts are used excluding the PCB (Printed Circuit Board). The
freeware equipments can be brought into use for programming. This robot kit qualifies for
use in school and university projects, for studies as well as adult education centers. It is a
great way to introduce yourself to the processor-controlled hobby electronics. The tools that
are used for making this robot are freeware for confidential use. The parts used for electronic
development and software design are inexpensive. ASURO comes with 2 motors that are
controlled independently and an Atmel AVR RISC-processor, 6 collision-detector buttons, 3
indicator LEDs, an IR-Interface and 2 odometer-sensors. The robot can be programmed and
remote controlled by a PC.
4. Parallax-Boe-Bot
https://www.parallax.com/product/boe-bot-robot

4. This is one of the most popular hobbyist robots. This tiny robot is capable of doing many
marvels. The robot contains the BASIC Stamp microcontroller along with a breadboard
circuit. This circuit permits user expansion. The materials and community of support, of this
robot is freely and easily available online. The Boe- Bot is available in two versions, a USB
version and a Serial version.
5. iRobot- iRobot Create
http://www.irobot.com/About-iRobot/STEM/Create-2.aspx

5. iRobot Create is a fuss free robot kit. With this kit you can program the robot behaviors
without low- level code and mechanical assembly. Open Interface (OI) offers a set of
commands (sensor commands, song commands, drive commands and demo commands ) so
that you can use you creativeness at the maximum. You can also create new behaviors and
also add on third party electronics. You can also attach sync and control other electronic and
hardware devices with iRobot.
6. Pololu 3pi Robot
https://www.pololu.com/product/975

6. This robot kit features 2 micro metal gear-motors, an 8x2 character LCD, 3 user pushbuttons,
a buzzer and 5 reflectance sensors. They all are synced to a C-programmable ATmega328
microcontroller. The speed exceeds to 3 feet per second. This robot is great for beginners as
well as a great leap for those who want to switch from slower beginner robots or non
programmable robots.
7. Lynxmotion-Lynx Robotic Arm
http://www.robotshop.com/en/lynxmotion-al5a-4-degrees-freedom-robotic-arm-
combo-kit.html

7. This robot arm is amazing. It delivers accurate, fast as well as repeatable movements. It
comes with single plane shoulder, elbow, wrist movement, base rotation, an optional wrist
rotate and a functional gripper. To assemble and operate the robot, you will need RIOs and
for SSC-32 servo controller, a windows program. These things are included in the kit.
The arm is manufactured with Servo Erector Set components. The expandability and
flexibility of this arm is outstanding. The kit features aluminium tubing and hubs, black
anodized aluminium brackets, precision laser-cut Lexan components and custom injection
molded components. This system is also cheaper than its counterparts.
8. Edge Robotic Arm (OWI-535)
http://www.amazon.com/OWI-OWI-535-Robotic-Arm-
Edge/dp/B0017OFRCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440643219&sr=8-
1&keywords=owi-
535+robotic+arm+edge&pebp=1440643201124&perid=188T03ANKNMY5F8F3GB4

8. This robotic arm comes with 2 versions- one compatible with USB and other requires a
joystick for controlling in absence of a computer. To interface the arm's USB version, no
official library is available. It is an amazing option for children of all age groups.
9. Parallax-SumoBot
https://www.parallax.com/product/27400

9. This is a competition-ready robot which can knock out its opponent with a tiny pusher. It has
been designed within the rules of the Northwest Robot Mini-Sumo Tournament. It comprises
of a surface-mounted BASIC Stamp 2 module and infrared sensors that detect the opponent.
The hardware package comes with servo motors, black anodized aluminum chassis and scoop,
4AA power pack, wheels, mounting standoffs as well as screws. The robots can perform
basic moves and one on one fights.
10. OWI 14-in-1 Solar Robot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAWP9YI/?tag=googhydr-
20&hvadid=62345792450&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=130467378687
81575673&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_5pum12mfps_e

10. The best thing about this robot is that, you do not need to invest on batteries to run this robot.
As the name says, it is a solar robot. All you need is a bright sunny day. You can enjoy your
day out learning with this solar robot. You can create 14 different modes with this one single
kit. To configure this robot is not at all a tough task. It is a great option for the beginners as
well as intermediate robot makers.
Summary
Robotics is an ever-growing branch of science and technology. Looking at the pace with
which it is growing, the day is not very far away when the whole world will run with the help
of these tiny robots.
Robotics is thus, a branch that carries a lot of opportunities and bright future. What could be
better than giving a fun start with these robot kits? They are fun and educational at the same
time. The best way to learn something is to implement it in real, day to day life. The same is
with robots, you learn well if you create them with your own hands. The robots that have
been mentioned in the article are all amazing. The beginners as well as the already
experienced robot makers will find enormous fun in compiling and running these robots.
They are a great way of learning robotics. These robot making kits are like a first step in the
vast and interesting world of robotics.