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Giveaways

Every month we're giving away a free robotic kit to a lucky customer. Enter below as many times as you like, in as many ways as you like to gain points. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and contacted via email. Good luck! July's Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway Congrats to Lori W. on winning last months giveaway!

Best Robotic Kits for Beginners

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We've found that the best outlet for individuals with a fledgling talent in mechanics and electronics are robotic kits for beginners. These beginner kits are a great way to learn some of the fundamental principles of robotics, while simultaneously nurturing creativity and skill. Some of our kits are also powered by salt water and solar energy, which serves to enhance a beginner's understanding of clean, renewable energy sources while providing an engaging and entertaining experience, using some of the best robotic kits available. Entry Level Robot Kits In our lengthy experience, the best robotic kits are easy to use, durable and made from non-toxic, safe parts that children are able to handle. To get a better idea of which beginning robotic kits to start with, we've created a list below: 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kits - This kit is easily among the best for beginners as well as being one of our most decorated and awarded products to date. The 6-in-1 teaches the basics o

Evan and Lauren Take on Our 7 in 1 Rechargeable Solar Transformers

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Evan and Lauren over at  http://evan-and-lauren-a.blogspot.com/  were awesome enough to put together one of our newest kits for 2012, the 7 in 1 Rechargeable Solar Transformers . Not only that, they blogged about their experience. Read their post below or check it out here. My son loves vehicles, especially ones that move on their own. We were lucky enough to try out the new 7 in 1 Rechargeable Solar Transformers from OWI, Inc.  This product is really cool and kids get to learn some science by learning about solar energy. Plus for parents how exciting is it to have a toy with no batteries or tools! All the pieces snap together. Here is Evan showing me how to charge the car. Evan likes the car best but there are five vehicles that can be made: Solar Car, Concept Car, Bulldozer, Dump Truck, and Concept Racer. The Bulldozer The Dump Truck. During the Charging Process. This is how it starts and kids get to put the pieces together. Here is the charging station. not there are two places to

Do It Yourself!

DIY Robotics With DIY robotics, individuals set up new kinds of automated structures or robots that perform various tasks. Robotics has come a long way from the old, clunky models seen in retail magazines of the 1980s. Today's robots are quite diverse. Some of them have more of a focus on visual appeal, while others are built to perform specific functions. DIY robotics produces working products of all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique style and utility. What Does DIY Robotics Involve? Building robots from scratch involves a careful study of a desired result, along with science and know-how that takes the builder toward that goal or objective. DIY robotics projects need specific hardware to function, along with the right kinds of programming and design. Many 'napkin drawings' for DIY robotics involve figuring out what the robot is supposed to do and how it will physically or mechanically achieve these tasks. Then the DIY builder reaches toward resources that
What is Robotics? When it comes to do-it-yourself hobbies and activities, there's not much that comes close to the world of robotics. Robotics is more than just a fascinating area of study, because the process of building your own robotic systems is immensely rewarding and educational. And, the feeling of accomplishment is second to none. History of Robotics So, what is robotics? Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with all the logistics of robots: designing, building, operating, manufacturing and then applying robotic and computer systems for different tasks. When one thinks of robots they might think of movies like Star Wars or Wall-E. Truth be told, robots play a huge role in pop culture and the thought of robots evokes a sense of wonder. Some people think the idea of robots entering our lives will only occur in the far-off future, when in fact, robotics have been around since ancient times. While not quite what one might imagine as a robot, Archytas, a Greek math