ARobot Mobile Robot

I just bumbed into the website http://www.arrickrobotics.com/arobot that offers a fully programmable robot for around 340$. The ARobot is a robot that is targeted for hobbyist and others who find interest in robot-building. It comes disassembled and you will need to have some skills in computerprogramming as well.


The website states these features:

• Rugged aluminum frame (no plastic or wood)
• Dual front whisker sensors
• Rear wheel steering servo motor
• Front wheel DC gear drive motor
• Optical wheel encoder for distance measurement
• On-board coprocessor handles all motor control
• Controllable Red and Green LED's
• Sound output transducer
• Two user defined push button switches
• 3 User-defined RC servo control ports
• Serial communications port
• Expansion connector
• Socket to accept a Basic Stamp II controller chip
• Dimensions: 10" x 10", 5" tall, 2-1/4 lbs
• Runs on 8 AA-cell batteries for 5 hours or more

An interesting piece of toy if you ask me for a not to high price.