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Best Robotics under $50026

1. VStarcam C38S 1080p IP Camera

#1 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

"Pretty happy with it. The application you use it with is not my favorite but it’s easy to use. The cloud service is affordable for me, and it seems to support open..."  Read More

2. SainSmart 6-Axis Mechanical Desktop Robotic Arm Kit

#2 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Featuring a multidimensional, front-crawl elongated design, the SainSmart six-axis mechanical desktop robotic arm is ready to take on variety of simple tasks. The kit...  Read More

3. Sainsmart 6-Axis Desktop Robotic Arm (Assembled)

#3 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

This Sainsmart robotic arm operates on six axes, meaning you can program it to move forward and back, up and down, and side to side. Compatible with the Arduino, it...  Read More

4. Robobloq Qoopers 6-in-1 Transformable Robot Kit

#4 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

"My little ones love it. Had a good time building and playing with it. Yeah...it's been a while."  Read More

5. DFRobot Flamewheel 2WD Remote Control Robot

#5 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Part of DFRobot’s Education Robot Series, the Flamewheel is a two-wheel-drive DIY robot that can tread on most any terrain. Easy to assemble with just a couple screws,...  Read More

6. DFRobot Devastator Tank Mobile Robot Platform

#6 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Whether you’re entering a robot competition or just tinkering around in the garage, the Devastator Tank is a fun and engaging platform to experiment with. This second...  Read More

7. UBTECH Jimu Robotic Interactive Building Block Kit

#7 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

In the past few years, the world of robotics and tech toys has exploded. With that in mind, the team behind Jimu—an interactive, self-assembled robot controlled by a...  Read More

8. SEEED RPLIDAR A2: The Thinnest Lidar

#8 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Ideal for hobbyists and tinkerers, the SEEED RPLIDAR A2 is capable of simultaneous localization and mapping, 360-degree scanning, triangulation, 3D modeling, human...  Read More

9. HICAT Livera Arduino-Compatible Camera Robot Kit

#9 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Ever wanted to build your own robot? Now you can.  Read More

10. Mega 2560 R3 4WD Robot Kit Bundle for Arduino

#10 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Spur your creativity with this bundle for Arduino. Comprising the Sainsmart Mega 2560 Board, Sensor Shield V5, L298N Motor Controller, HC-SR04 Distance Sensor, and the...  Read More

11. Elecrow DIY 4DOF Acrylic Robot Arm

#11 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

With four degrees of freedom and 180 degrees of rotation, this robot arm can be programmed to to move any way you want it to. With the PC control software, you can...  Read More

12. mDrawbot 4-in-1 Drawing Robot Kit

#12 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Get the artist’s touch without taking years of classes with the mDrawbot 4-in-1 Drawing Robot Kit. Consisting of over 60 components—including beams, brackets, motors,...  Read More

13. SainSmart Assembled 3-Axis Desktop Robotic Arm

#13 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Featuring a multidimensional, front-crawl elongated design, the SainSmart three-axis desktop robotic arm is ready to take on variety of simple tasks. It includes three...  Read More

14. Benewake CE30 Solid State TOF LiDAR

#14 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Designed to work with warehouse robots, drones, and mobile machines, the Benewake CE30 solid-state TOF LiDAR creates real-time 3D images based on laser renderings....  Read More

15. DFRobot Vortex Arduino Programmable Robot for Kids

#15 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Give your child a lesson in programming early on and they’ll more than likely have a leg up in the future. The Vortex is an easy-to-program mini robot for kids that’s...  Read More

16. Elecrow Makeblock Ultimate Robot Kit

#16 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Build your own robot and let it take any form you can imagine with this all-inclusive kit from Elecrow. Comprising all of the functions of the Makeblock Starter Kit...  Read More

17. Robobloq Qoopers 6-in-1 Transformable Robot Kit

#17 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

A set that will capture both your focus and your imagination, this kit allows you to create six different robots with the same set of components. The foundation of...  Read More

18. DFRobot Cherokey 4WD Arduino Basic Robot Kit

#18 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Compatible with most popular microcontrollers like Arduino Uno, Mega2560, Romeo, Raspberry Pi, and more, this mobile robot development platform is a great way to...  Read More

19. DFRobot MiniQ Discovery Arduino Robot Kit

#19 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Plan your next adventure with the MiniQ Discovery robot: a programmable two-wheeled robot controlled by the Romeo V2, an all-in-one Arduino-compatible microcontroller....  Read More

20. Makeblock Ultimate Robot Kit: Blue

#20 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Comprising all the functions of the Makeblock Starter Kit and the Makeblock Advanced Kit, the Ultimate Robot Kit is loaded with all the components you need to help...  Read More

21. DFRobot MiniQ 4WD Cross Country Arduino Robot

#21 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

A fully assembled four-wheel-drive robot, the MiniQ Cross Country comes ready to roll out of the box—all you need is a PC with an Arduino IDE and some batteries. This...  Read More

22. SainSmart S5 5-Axis Desktop Robotic Arm w/ Servos

#22 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Featuring a multidimensional, elongated front-crawl design, the SainSmart five-axis desktop robotic arm is ready to take on a variety of simple tasks. It includes four...  Read More

23. STEMI Hexapod Robot Kit

#23 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

A great way to have fun while learning to program, the STEMI Hexapod robot kit comes with everything you need to design, create, and program your own six-legged robot....  Read More

24. Ulo Interactive Home-Monitoring Owl

#24 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Give your home surveillance system a much-needed personality boost with the Ulo interactive home-monitoring owl. Featuring a 2-megapixel camera with a wide field of...  Read More

25. Seeed HPS-3D160 Solid-State LiDAR

#25 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

Designed to work with warehouse robots, drones, and mobile machines, the Seeed HPS-3D160 solid-state LiDAR creates real-time 3D images based on laser renderings....  Read More

26. Shark ION Robot 750 Smart Vacuum

#26 in Best Robotics under $500 of 26 products

One of the most advanced home-cleaning robots available, the Shark ION Robot 750 smart vacuum takes the hard work out of cleaning those hard-to-reach places. Suitable...  Read More