Editor’s pick
Makeblock mBot2 Coding Robot
Build a sensor robot, then code it from Scratch to Python
About $150brand list price View on Amazon
ELEGOO Smart Robot Car Kit V4 with Camera
Build and code a camera robot car that follows lines and dodges walls.
Best for kids who want to drive a camera robot, then change its code.
$75.99ELEGOO list price
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At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 12+
- Price
- $75.99 list price
- Screen needed
- Windows/Mac computer; iOS/Android device for app control
- Batteries
- Rechargeable lithium pack included
- Adult help
- Varies
- Play style
- Solo or together
- What it is
- Robot car kit with UNO board, sensors, camera, IR remote
- Great for
- Holiday, Birthday
Teens assemble a four-wheel robot car run by an Arduino-compatible UNO R3 board, with line-tracking and ultrasonic sensors, a servo-mounted camera on a Wi-Fi module, and an IR remote. Once it is built, they can drive it from an app, try the preset modes for obstacle avoidance, line following and auto-follow, and then change the Arduino code behind each mode.
Why we picked it
- 01Camera module streams live video to the app while you drive
- 02Rechargeable lithium battery pack included, so no stack of AAs
- 03Preset modes show what the code can do before you modify it
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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