Entry Level Robotics with iRobot Create

Based on the well known vacuuming robot available from the same company, the iRobot Create offers the aspiring roboteer a platform with which they can experiment to their heart’s content, and which can be modded to suit a host of requirements.

Delivered fully assembled and comprising of 32 inbuilt sensors, the highly versatile iRobot Create offers full programmability from a computer via a standard serial connection and can be further expanded via an internal open access payload bay which, conveniently, is just the right size to allow the transportation of a cold beer or two.

Aimed at hobbyists and educational establishments, the iRobot Create could no doubt serve as an invaluable tool and introduction to the fascinating world of robotics and costs a very reasonable $130.

More information can be obtained from the official product page linked here.