{"title":"VARIOBOT","description":"The biologically inspired robot kits from VARIOBOT react particularly sensitively to their surroundings and mimic the behavior of small living creatures. 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Thanks to its patented sensor technology, it reacts remarkably sensitively to its surroundings and displays behaviors normally associated with small living creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUsing only two transistors as its \"brain,\" the robot can detect obstacles, light sources, shadows, lines, and objects. Depending on the selected circuit configuration, it immediately adapts its speed and direction to its environment. The result is surprisingly lifelike behavior – without a microcontroller, software, or programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent control circuits can be assembled within minutes using the included breadboard. By changing a few connections and adjusting the sensor positions, you can explore 12 different functions while learning the fundamentals of electronics in a fun and hands-on way.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe included parts can be assembled into a variety of robotic animals, including a dog, sea lion, mouse, giraffe, beetle, bird, or frog. The colorful cable ties not only hold everything together but also become legs, antennae, feathers, ears, or tails. Of course, you can also create your own imaginative designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly takes approximately 45 minutes. You only need a 9 V battery, a small pair of pliers, and side cutters. No soldering is required. 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Inspired by an ant, variAnt combines sensors, electronics, mechanics, and programming in a versatile learning and experimentation platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA unique feature of variAnt is its patented sensor technology and patented walking mechanism. The sensor system enables precise perception of the environment, while the specially developed leg mechanism creates the characteristic walking motion of the robotic ant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce assembled, you will have a fully programmable robot capable of sensing and responding to its surroundings. Equipped with 12 sensors, variAnt can detect light sources, lines, obstacles, and movement. Custom behaviors and functions can be developed, tested, and refined directly on the robot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of variAnt is an Arduino-compatible microcontroller, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced makers. From simple walking behaviors and line-following tasks to sophisticated robotic control systems, the possibilities are virtually endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe numerous sensors provide detailed information about the robot's surroundings and enable exciting experiments in robotics, artificial behavior, and autonomous navigation. Its open architecture encourages users to implement their own ideas and continuously expand the robot's capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding variAnt teaches practical skills in electronics, mechanics, and programming. 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