| There has been a rapid development of future | | | | construct your ideal robot. This is great for youngsters |
| technology over the last ten years with robotics being | | | | to learn about design and creation while they have fun. |
| top of the list. During that period of time we have seen | | | | With the radio control unit, this six wheeled robot can |
| a gradual change in the area of children's toy | | | | be maneuvered to go anyplace within a 150 foot |
| production. We have become more technologically | | | | range. You are able to explore all varieties of areas |
| advanced and so our children demand more from | | | | and not even have to move from your chair. You will |
| today's toys. | | | | be capable of seeing exactly where the robot is going |
| The company Revell has been the leader of replica | | | | through its spy cam. You will be able to watch your |
| plastic kits for many years and as Revell and | | | | machines exploration live on your TV screen. |
| Monogram have paved the way ahead with the toy | | | | The Vexplorer has a solid metallic base, arm and |
| robots industry. | | | | support and has a pincer that can be maneuvered |
| This little article is about the Revell Vexplorer Robotics | | | | individually so as it can seize things and put them |
| System. This robot kit won the Best Innovation of | | | | down. With pre-assembled modules you'll be able to |
| Show award at the 2006 Consumer Electronics | | | | build your first robot in less than an hour. |
| Show. Since then it has been featured in many | | | | Here is a quick overview of its included features: |
| amateur robotic design competitions worldwide. | | | | - Compatible with all Vex systems, allowing for various |
| Here is why this machine is so popular: | | | | configurations. |
| The Revell Vexplorer is a great pack for the robot | | | | - Built-in spy camera with 150 feet of antenna range. |
| model-kit enthusiast. Yes it has 300 parts but the main | | | | - A great gift and an excellent introduction to robotics. |
| modules have already been pre-assembled so you | | | | - Moveable arm and a claw that can grip and move |
| don't have to be good with your hands to put this | | | | solid and sensitive objects. |
| machine together. For the rest of the components | | | | - The spy cam color picture with sound transmits |
| there is a handy manual that will take you through the | | | | direct to your TV. |
| process step by step. | | | | - SolidWorks software disc with step-by-step |
| Maybe at first it's best to stick to the standard build of | | | | assembly instructions. |
| the unit but as you become more confident you can | | | | - 6-channel radio with 150' range. |
| create your own style of robot by adding or taking | | | | - All-terrain tires. |
| away parts and going through the design process with | | | | - Four servo motors. |
| the "SolidWorks Student Design Kit" software which is | | | | - 24 gears. |
| included in the pack. | | | | - Tools, screws, nuts, bolts. |
| This software will walk you through various sections | | | | - All accessories needed to connect to a TV or |
| of the 3-D computer-aided design set-ups to help you | | | | computer. |