Q&A for How to Build a Simple Robot

It's a good way to learn about robotics, to make something simple enough for a beginner but interesting enough to keep you enthused about the process of robotics.

That depends on the type of robot you build. If you build a very simple robot and program it simply, it may just drive around in straight lines or circles. More complex robots can hold more programming directions, and may do more complex things.

Yes. It might be a little difficult to find a motor at the store, but you can find the same motor in your DVD player if you are willing to take it apart.

There is really no purpose other than to amuse you and give you an understanding of simple robots. It just shakes across the surface you put it on.

If you solder it right, it won't fall apart.

Yes. But you might want to modify this robot to make it move better and more smoothly. If you just leave this the way it is and glue wheels on it, it probably won't move that well. If you want to make a car robot. you will need four of the motors above and a specific way to control the car with a remote.

Visit an electronics store such as Radio Shack. If there isn't a Radio Shack near you, visit their website. They have a large selection of motors, switches, and other components.

It needs 9 v DC current, or any voltage under 40 v, but it must be DC current.

Follow the same steps but add a motor and long propellers to the top of the robot.

A drone requires six main components. You need a frame, 4 motors, 4 ESCs, power distribution board, flight controller, and radio system. It's a similar principle to a robot but is controlled by your transmitter instead. If you really want to build a drone check out UAV futures 99 dollar build. You won't get cheaper than this.

You can make a pet robot.

To make such a robot you would have to spend a lot of money on expensive equipment, and you would need a lot of robotic knowledge, but it can be done.

Yes. You could add four to five motors and propellers before programming it to fly.

Online or stores such as Staples or Jet and even Amazon.If you wanted top quality, Tinkercrate is great.

You can improve it or show it to your friends. You can also enter a beginner robotics contest with it.

You can use it for doing math homework or for doing chores.

You need to add a speaker, then program it to talk. If you want it to make a louder noise, add more powerful speakers.

It is supposed to shake around the floor to move. The motor moves, and it shakes the box.

You would not be able to make a robot to do that. You need to be a professional at coding and science and you would have to spend about £5000-£10000 on the materials. Try looking online but be prepared to spend a lot of money.

You can get it from a hardware or crafts store.