Robots are interesting, but building them can feel like rocket science if you’ve never tried.
But once you try it, you’ll quickly realize that robotics is pretty simple.
Don’t believe it?
Here are nine fun DIY projects to get started in robotics.
Build the simple robotic whegs (wheeled legs) as shown in thisMake: guide.
Surprisingly, the whegs are not challenging to make.
you could consider using whegs if youre planning tobuild your own autonomous robot.
Clack Bot
Prefer a fun, incredibly minimalist take on robotics?
ThisInstructables guidehas oneClack the bot.
Unlike most robotic projects that emphasize perfection, Clack is perfectly imperfect.
Clack has two motors with different speeds and spoons of different lengths for wheels.
It’s a fun bot to build, especially if your kid wants to be part of the project.
Here are some moreeasy, budget-friendly robotics project ideas for kids.
Simple Walker Robot
Want to give your simple robots some mobility but didn’t like the PVC-based whegs above?
We found yet another simple walker robot to give movement to your creations.
The heart of this project is the Arduino Uno Rev, while a standard servo motor powers it.
Check out theInstructables guidefor the rest of the components list.
Well, guess what?
You don’t have to wish anymore.
Build the simple scrub bot illustrated in thisInstructables guideand watch your chore to-do list reduce significantly.
All you should probably do is soap it up and let it get to work.
Hopscotch Bot
Remember the playground game hopscotch?
Barreller Bot
Want a fun, simple bot you’re free to use to entertain a toddler?
Whether your predicament fits the first or second problem, this Barreller bot is the answer.
That means if you place it on the floor, it’ll keep rolling until you stop it.
This robot can even roll up inclines!
Now, if you have a bored toddler or kitten problem, this one will keep them busy.
But that doesn’t have to be its only use.
Buck Bot
Bored out of your pants?
Build the buck bot and kill some time.
It’s fun and an ideal project if you are trying to introduce the kids to robotic concepts.
TheInstructables guidehas the instructions and list of supplies needed to complete it.
Check out these otheramazing DIY engineering projects for kidsthat you might introduce them to.
It propels around the house and systemically picks up whatever it finds on its path.
TheInstructables projectdetails its build process.
Build a Bot Today
At a surface glance, building a robot can feel like rocket science.
Have a blast making or tweaking any of the above projects to your liking.
