Some of the following kits and robots could be used as the basis for an entry in the schools or the maze solving micromouse competition or just for learning about mobile robots.The list is, I believe, a complete list of micromouse type robot kits and built robots that are available in the UK and on the web. The list gives the prices and specifications with the manufacturer’s and retailer’s details.

You can create your own simple, white light following robot for around £3 by just using 2 CDs for wheels, a skid, 2 light dependent resistors, 4 transistors, a switch, 2 motors, P-clips to mount the motors and a Vero board. Gearing can be achieved most cheaply and simply by fitting a piece of rubber tubing onto each motor shaft and position each shaft to make friction contact with the wheel rims. Sufficient battery voltage and power can be obtained from 2 AA cells. But for convenience, speed of construction and a guaranteed working robot, pay a bit more and buy one of the following kits.