These days there are programmable robot kits available, so you can custom make your very own robot! Set your course and explore the fascinating world of Binary Player Robot! Binary Player Robot is controlled by black and white patterns on a disk, which are read by an infrared sensor. Particular patterns activate either of two wheels to turn left, right, forward, or pause. These on/off commands illustrate the basic principles of binary coding. To change a movement program, the operator simply creates a new disk pattern.
These battery-controlled kits can teach the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion. There are models available which feature a pre-assembled printed circuit board, hardware, and mechanical drive system that can be handled by almost anyone from age 10 and up. Only basic hand tools are required for assembly. An infrared sensor and printed circuit board controls your programmable friend.
