BugBrain Walking Robot Kit

BugBrain(TM) is a walking robot kit that both students and hobbyists will find educational and fun. Unlike most robots, BugBrain is fully programmable via serial connection to any PC (the programming cable is included). Your BugBrain can be programmed to walk, chirp, dance, sing, wink, blink, and sense things in his environment. The BugBrain remembers his program even when the batteries are removed so that you can program it with your favorite program for later use. BugBrain is a complete, walking, programmable robot kit that you assemble and program yourself--but the kit is only the beginning! The BugBrain kit includes a full-color printed manual, microprocessor, compiler, and programming instructions with sample programs. The assembled BugBrain measures 15 inches long, 5 inches high, and 10 inches wide! The BugBrain walking robot kit teaches problem solving, critical thinking skills, computer technology fundamentals, programming fundamentals, and many hands-on technical and fabrication skills. The BugBrain kit comes with all of the necessary mechanical and electronic components, a detailed full-color fabrication/instruction manual, a PC programming cable, all the necessary software, and even an AC adapter so that you don't waste batteries while testing your programs. Sample programs are also included to get you started as soon as you get your BugBrain put together. After you've tried the sample programs you can get creative and write your own. The BugBrain design also has an expansion connector so that you can add your own capabilities to your creation. Using the basic kit, let your imagination run wild with modifications, enhancements, and specializations. With the programming tools, parts, and processor provided, you decide what skills to teach your robot. With some careful design, you can even add new parts! What will your robots do? It's up to you!