Creating robots does not need to be an expensive hobby. A small, rover-type robot can be constructed using household items for the chassis (the base everything is attached to), and a couple of small driving motors can be used to move it.
A Rover-Pi robot is a small, buggy-type robot that has two wheels and a skid or caster at the front to allow it to turn. One such robot is shown in the following image:
A home-built Rover-Pi robot
While it may not be in the same league as a Mars exploration rover, as you will see, there is plenty for you to experiment with.
You can also purchase one of ...
