The Best Robots & Robotic Kits 2024

1. DJI - RoboMaster S1 Remote Controlled Robot

Educational wheeled robot; modular construction; Scratch and Python languages supported; 46 customizable components and 6 PWM ports; AI technology; automatic driving; RoboMaster app; suitable for children ages 14 and up

The RoboMaster S1 is a game-changing educational robot built to unlock the potential in every learner. Inspired by DJI's annual RoboMaster robotics competition, the S1 provides users with an in-depth understanding of science, math, physics, programming, and more through captivating gameplay modes and intelligent features. Enter the world of programming, robotics, and AI with the RoboMaster S1 Educational Robot from DJI. It's a fun and interactive hands-on robot tank that you construct and program yourself. Play games, perform tasks, and learn valuable skills along the way.Learn Programming Concepts; Supports Scratch 3.0 & Python; Expand Robotics & Technical Knowledge; Project-Based Courses & Video Tutorials.

2. GPX - Soccer Robots - Blue/Red

Magical Tales Super Mat (TO0740700)

Maneuver around obstacles successfully to score goals with these GPX soccer robots. Two remote controls enable movement in four directions so you can defend your goal against a friend, while two plastic nets provide a goalpost to aim at. Three plastic barricade cones are included for an extra challenge with these GPX soccer robots.

3. Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Races Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer

Suitable for ages 3 to 7

Race to the rescue with this Hasbro Playskool Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer. This exciting playset transforms from a truck and trailer to a 15-inch Optimus Prime figurine and a race track over 30 inches long. This Hasbro Playskool Transformers Rescue Bots Optimus Prime Race Track Trailer includes two racers for high-octane fun.

4. Spin Master - Novie - Styles May Vary

Suitable for ages 4 and up

Get kids interested in robotics with this Spin Master Novie robot. Hand-tracking technology lets you use hand gestures to teach and activate 12 tricks and 75 different fun actions. This Spin Master Novie robot includes an instruction manual for easy operation and offers three different training modes that let you teach beginner, intermediate and advanced tricks.

5. Really RAD Robots - PrankBro

Fisher-Price Little People Launch & Loop Raceway, vehicle playset for toddlers and preschool kids

Prankbro is your ultimate pranking partner! This remote-controlled robot is programmed to prank! Loaded with sneaky tricks, you'd better watch out when Prankbro's about! With the Really Rad Remote, all the pranking is in your hands! Control his movements, sounds and pranks at the touch of a button! He can squirt water through his flower and punch with his extendable boxing glove! Be the Bot with Prankbro and talk through him using the Really RAD Remote. You can trick your friends into thinking Prankbro is really talking to them! Full of cool and funny sound effects, he's sure to leave you and your friends laughing!

6. Teach Tech - Mech-5 Mechanical Coding Robot

Double figure-eight design; over 5' wide; ground-level and air crash zones; lever action control; foldable construction

Get kids interested in computer science with this Teach Tech Mech-5 mechanical coding robot. The innovative coding wheel and snap-on buttons provide an intuitive way to teach children how to program basic actions, such as movement, and complex actions, including kicking and drawing. This Teach Tech Mech-5 mechanical coding robot includes a set of easy-to-follow instructions for simple assembly.

7. Sphero - Activity Kit - Multicolor

Introduces your child to programming; Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod®, Android phone, Chrome OS, Mac and Windows compatible; remote controlled; Bluetooth; micro-USB cable, 3 cones, clear Sphero Mini robot, bumper cover and 6 pins included; suitable for ages 8 and up

Practice STEM concepts through play with this Sphero Mini robotics activity kit. The app-enabled robotic ball is programmable via drawings, blocks and codes to suit different skill levels, and the 28-piece construction set enables creation of custom pathways and obstacles. This Sphero Mini robotics activity kit includes 15 activity cards for a variety of game and coding ideas.

8. Shark - ION Robot RV761, Wi-Fi Connected, Robot Vacuum with Multi-Surface Cleaning - Black/Navy Blue

75 minute run timePet hair removalBlOck Plus invisible barrier

The Shark ION Robot is designed with a Tri-Brush System, combining side brushes, channel brushes, and a multi-surface brushroll to handle debris on all surfaces, corners, and edges. Use the SharkClean app or voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant to start cleaning from anywhere.

9. Neato Robotics - D9 Intelligent Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum - Black

The Neato D9 takes care of the dirty work with more pickup than the Neato D8 and an ultra-performance filter that captures 99.5% of allergens. With the largest dirt bin on the market for robot vacuums, an extra wide brush, self-charging, and scheduled cleaning options, Neato will clean when you want, how you want. You've got better things to do.

Neato D9's 200 minute runtime, covering 1,600 square feet on a single charge, makes it ideal for medium to larger-sized homes. You can't use circles to clean a square corner. That's why Neato's D-shape allows for a 70% larger brush than those found in round robots along with an industry-leading 0.70 liter dirt bin that holds more dirt between cleanings. Neato's D9 offers corner-to-corner and edge-to-edge cleaning in a short amount of time and its unique Helix multi-surface brush is now 50% quieter on hard surfaces. Neato's D9 also offers 40% greater dirt pickup than D3 & D5. The powerful performance combined with an easy-to-clean Ultra-Performance filter traps up to 99.5% of allergens and dust. Equipped with energy-saving Eco Mode for general vacuuming to high-performance Turbo Mode, Neato gets the job done. The Neato D9 uses LaserSmart powered by LIDAR, the same technology used in self-driving vehicles, to map and navigate your home with precision, leaving your carpets with those satisfying straight vacuum lines in no time. Because it uses lasers, not cameras, to navigate your home it works just as well in low light conditions like under furniture and never records images of you and your belongings. It also doesn't have microphones on board and features state-of-the-art encryption both on the robot and in the cloud. With regular software updates sent automatically, you can feel confident you're getting the latest features as soon as they're released. Get cleaning in minutes with Neato’s hassle-free setup using the MyNeato app. Create Zones to target trouble spots more often—like crumbs under the dining table. Create No-Go Zones to avoid spaces such as a pet dish or child’s play area. Clean where you want, when you want—on demand or scheduled in advance. Available in a premium, brushed black finish that fits in with any décor. Let Neato D9 take care of the dirty work. You've got better things to do. The Ultimate Cleaning Machine.

10. Neato Robotics - D8 Ingelligent Robot Vacuum Cleaner, LasterSmart Nav - Indigo

WiFi enabled robotic vacuum and mop

You can't use circles to clean a square corner. That's why Neato introduced the D-shape to the industry more than 15 years ago. That D-shape allows for a brush right at the edge of the vacuum, instead of in between wheels like those round robots. This D-shape also fits an extra-large dirt bin that holds more during a cleaning session. The result? Corner-to-corner and edge-to-edge cleaning in a short amount of time. The Neato D8 has 30%+ longer runtime than the D4. That's 100 minutes of cleaning on a single charge. If your robot needs more time to finish a long cleaning run, it will auto-recharge and resume from exactly where it left off to finish the job. You don't have to babysit your robot while it's cleaning—with Neato, you can just let it run. The powerful performance you have come to expect from Neato continues with the D8. Combined with a High-Performance filter that traps up to 99% of allergens and dust particles, this is one vacuum you'll want to use every day. Switch from energy-saving Eco Mode for general vacuuming to high-performance Turbo Mode for a more powerful clean. The Neato D8 uses LaserSmart powered by LIDAR, the same technology found in self-driving vehicles, to map and navigate your home with precision, even in the dark like under furniture. Using lasers to understand where it is in your home, Neato methodically cleans from room to room in straight lines for a quicker clean, leaving your carpets with that satisfying just-vacuumed look. Worried about stairs? There's no need to be with Neato. Drop sensors automatically detect stairs to avoid falling down them and continues to learn your floorplan as you use it. Get cleaning in minutes with Neato’s hassle-free, Bluetooth-enabled setup. Using the MyNeato app, create No-Go Zones to define areas your robot should avoid like your pet's eating area and schedule Routines to clean when you want. It's an experience that makes Neato the clear choice for clean.