| Fascinated with electronics, then you will be doubly | | | | general kits are a combination of mechanical and |
| fascinated with the robots. And if you are indeed, then | | | | electronics process with a programmable chipset and |
| get yourself the robot kits so that you can have an | | | | can be used widely as great educational tool, whereas |
| amazing learning experience at your home. With these | | | | the high-end kits are similar. |
| kits not only you will be able to understand and | | | | The only difference being much complexity that can |
| implement the knowledge of electronics, but after | | | | be a product of artificial intelligence, which is |
| completion of the task you can have the ultimate | | | | incorporated in the robots. These high-end robots take |
| robotic companion. | | | | a great length of time to complete and can be taken |
| But for the beginners, let us understand what is a | | | | as a group task, rather than an individual activity. |
| robotic kit? Technically a robot kit is a special | | | | One of the popular kits is the qfix robot kits. The qfix |
| construction kit, which is used for building robots, | | | | kits are an excellent educational tool for purpose of |
| especially autonomous mobile robots. In all, the kits are | | | | teaching robotics. They are widely popular and are |
| a great educational tool that keeps you involved and | | | | commonly used in schools, high schools and |
| informed at the same time. | | | | mechatronics training in companies. Apart from this |
| The robot kits are available for all the age groups and | | | | hobby robot builders commonly use these kits. |
| there can be many options while selecting it. Beginners | | | | Another popular kit is manufactured by the legendry |
| can start with the entry level kits to venture in this field. | | | | Lego Mindstorms and consists of mechanical parts, an |
| Remember it is always better to understand the | | | | advanced controller, various sensors and actuators, |
| complete process and technique involved before you | | | | and a software environment in order to program the |
| start with a costly kit.This is just to avoid any accidents | | | | constructed robot. |
| in the process. These kits typically consist of structural | | | | In the qfix kits the mechanical parts are made of |
| elements, mechanical elements, motors (or other | | | | aluminum and all elements are industry standard. The |
| actuators), sensors and a controller board that controls | | | | mechanical elements in these kits include bars and |
| the inputs and outputs of the robot. | | | | plates, holders for motors and sensors, axes and |
| Some advanced kits are also available without | | | | wheels. |
| electronics so as to provide you the opportunity to use | | | | Generally, Atmel controllers are used as electronics |
| your won designed electronics controllers and other | | | | components.Mastering this activity can lead you to the |
| circuits. | | | | competitions that are held at various levels for robot |
| There are many manufacturers and designers of kits | | | | building. This can be the most rewarding experience |
| who provide a wide array of mechanical, | | | | for any participant to present and display his or her |
| programmable and various other multifunction kits. The | | | | robot. |