The OWI Weasel Robot is a great beginner-level robot kit that teaches you
about two of the most basic robotic actions: wall hugging and line following.
With only a screwdriver and wire
cutters, you can build a robot that feels its way along a wall with a
snap-action switch or that follows a black line with its photo-sensor. Building
the Weasel robot will also show you how to make a gearbox that lets you change
gears. With the Weasel's selectable gearbox, you can choose whether it runs at a
slow, medium, or fast speed. Watch it follow the walls through a maze (can it
solve any maze?), or let it track a black line that you create with electrical
tape or a black marker.

Note: The OWI-9910 Weasel Robot is a kit;
assembly is required. Two AA alkaline batteries are required but not
included. |
OWI-9910 Weasel Specifications
Features: |
–Line following (infrared sensor)
–Wall following (snap-action switch sensor)
–3-speed selectable gearboxes |
Actuators: |
2 DC motors |
Power supply: |
3V (two AA alkaline batteries; not included) |
Dimensions: |
152 x 98 x 73 mm (L x W x H, not including bumper wire and tail) |
Weight: |
280 g (not including batteries) |
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