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Welcome to this online store of robots. These robots are either remote controlled by radio or they find their way themselves by tracking and following sounds, light or physical topography. Please click on the links to learn more or buy. By clicking at any link you not only see the exhibited item, but get access to a whole stock of similar products.

 

GOOD STORES OF RC ROBOTS

HobbyTron - This is a general warehouse of all kind of hobby items. You can also find many RC robot products. The shop has alswhere extremely great stocks of airsoft guns, of electronic kits and components and has fine collections of other RC models.

HobbyTron.com Robots Await

 

The Robot MarketPlace- This is a special store for remote advanced controle robots and especially advanced remote controle robot kits. You can buy a basic kit and build your own robot. Then you can add a lot of extra equipment on the robot. You also kan design the appearance and functionality of the robot yourself and buy the parts and equipment needed to build up the robot as you like it.

 

Raidentech - Electronic hobby items - This is a good store of all kind of electronic hobby items or elctronic equipment for hobby use. This is one of the advanced products you can find. By clicking at this product link, you can buy this product and find all others too.

New 2009 Walkera Model 4#3Q 2.4Ghz Electric RC Mini Helicopter With CNC Metal Rotor Head Blue Version

New 2009 Walkera Model 4#3Q 2.4Ghz Electric RC Mini Helicopter With CNC Metal Rotor Head Blue Version

New Page 3 Walkera 4#3Q 2.4GHz Helicopter RTF Walkera HM 4#3Q 2.4G Metal Edition is a new generation palm size helicopter equipped with scale canopy, 2.4G advanced radio system and metal upgrades. To compare it with other palm size helicopters, 4#3Q offers more stable, silence and smoother flight. It is not a 2-channles toy. It is a serious rc helicopter for players from intermediate to experts. You can control it moving up and down, forward and backward, left and right and rotation. It is a serious hobby, not a toy. 2.4GHz is the standard of new generation radio system. It offers longer transmission distance, less interference, more stable radio transmission and less legal issue. For traditional radio frequency, helicopters in same frequency cannot fly together because of interference. With 2.4GHz radio system, many helicopters can fly at the same time without interference.  


 

 

PRODUCT EXAMPLES

These are examples of RC robots and some other products from the above stores. By clicking at the product link, you will get to the page for the particular products. But from there you can browse for all other robots in the store and also go to the departments for other products.


Tribotz Robot Kit

Tribotz Robot Kit

The Tribotz is three robots in one!The Tribot Robot kit teaches the fundamentals of sensor technology and shows you how it all fits together. Using only basic hand tools (cutting pliers, long nose pliers, and small phillips screwdriver) you can assemble this robot kit for a fun learning experience.




Rockit Robot Kit Owi (No Soldering Required)

Rockit Robot Kit Owi (No Soldering Required)

OWI introduces to their award winning Beginner Series of educational electronic robot and science kits...RocKit Robot! The new futuristic style includes high performance and superior materials. Rockit Robot evolves as a spunky little robot that you can build. Explore the fundamentals of robotics with this informative and entertaining robot kit. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, RocKit Robot is an intelligent robot with a touch/sound sensor.




Rockit Robot (Requires Soldering) Kit

Rockit Robot (Requires Soldering) Kit

OWI-769K




Spider III OWI Robot Kit

Spider III OWI Robot Kit

The SPIDER III is the latest and best version of an incredibly sophisticated robot which offers the most advanced design and technology available. Walking along like some fantastic creature from a childrens book, the SPIDER III intelligently avoids and evades all interference, emitting a light sensor beam that detects obstacles and signals the robot to change direction at once and continue on a new path. Like a bat, the SPIDER III sends out an invisible wave which reflects off of surfaces and sends a warning: ?Theres something in the way.? It can even take a perfectly safe stroll in the dark. Another great thing about the SPIDER III is that it costs much less than older versions, while offering new and better features! You cant beat a deal like that. Order yours today, and enter the amazing world of robotics.




Spider III Owi Robot Kit (Requires Soldering)

Spider III Owi Robot Kit (Requires Soldering)

Cool just got even cooler with the invention of SPIDER III, the third generation in our quest to offer the most advanced design and technology available. With its radical walking style, this intelligent robot avoids interference.




Smart Robot Science Kit by Toysmith

Smart Robot Science Kit by Toysmith

There is no age limit on robotics and it is one of the world's fastest growing technologies! With this fun mechanics kit, you can build your very own Smart Robot by Toysmith. With this science kit you can watch it speed around your house, turning left or right like magic as it bumps into obstacles. All you need to complete the Smart Robot science kit is a AA battery and a screwdriver. Everything else you need to build this hemispherical motorized marvel is right in the box. Ages 8 and up.By Toysmith




Moon Walker II Owi Robot Kit (Requires Soldering)

Moon Walker II Owi Robot Kit (Requires Soldering)

Not one, but two! Light AND sound! MOON WALKER II has combined the technology of two sensors. A whimsical indication of future trends, MOON WALKER II begins to walk when it detects a change in light intensity or sound commands. MOON WALKER II continues its four-legged voyage until instructed by an internal timer to stop. This kit presents an engaging opportunity to learn about some of the mechanics, operation and history of robots. When assembled, this robot uses a phototransistor to sense changes in light (such as turning on a lamp) and a condenser microphone to sense changes in sound (such as clapping). It converts those stimuli into electronic signals to power a motor, and MOON WALKER II will walk forward for a time. When it stops, affecting other change in light or sound may activate it again. The sensors can be adjusted for different sensitivity levels.




Bubble Robot Science Kit by Toysmith

Bubble Robot Science Kit by Toysmith

With the Bubble Robot Kit by Toysmith construct your own bubble blowing machine with this fun and educational kit. Take turns blowing bubbles with your new robotic friend. Instructions included. Ages 8 and up.By Toysmith




Silverlit Build-A-Robot Easy RC Robot Kit

Silverlit Build-A-Robot Easy RC Robot Kit

Artificial Intelligence has reached Earth with the new Build A Robot kit, part of the new high-tech robot series by Silverlit. The Build A Robot has the ability to kick a ball placed in front of it. That is not all! With 36 programmable functions in one run, the fun is endless! It also has a room guard alert feature for those uninvited guests. With motor driven high tech robotic movement and a built in intelligent detection sensor, the Build A Robot will move forward until it senses something in its way, and then it will move in a new direction. It also comes with moving arms and legs and can hold simple objects. This robot is fun for everyone with a recommended age of 5 years and up.




Doodling Robot Kit by Toysmith

Doodling Robot Kit by Toysmith

With the Doodling Robot by Toysmith you will build a robot that's an artist! This new futuristic robot can doodle a picture while vibrating and demonstrating energetic spinning powers. Doodle robot's motor makes it shake and spin to draw impressive patterns on paper. Remove the pens from the body and it's a cool robot that slides across smooth surfaces. Contains 1 baseplate, 1 weight, bolts and nuts, screws, 2 terminal caps, 3 arm supports, pen holders, 3 arm ends, 1 motor with wires, 1 transparent cover, 1 motor cover, adhesive tab, 3 felt-tip pens and detailed instruction. Requires one AA battery - not included. Ages 8 and up.By Toysmith




Antoid Robot Kit

Antoid Robot Kit

Now you can build a robot that walks around objects!The Antoid MR-1002 walks forward with its six insect like legs detecting objects in its path as it moves. The Antoid can detect objects with its infrared eye. Once an object is detected, the Antoid robot will move to avoid it.




Tin Can Robot by Toysmith

Tin Can Robot by Toysmith

With the Tin Can Robot by Toysmith it takes a “can-do” attitude to build a robot! If your child fell in love with the adorable trash-compacting robot from the animated film, let him or her create a unique robot with the help of “green” science. Recycle a soda pop can and turn it into a walking, wobbling robot that can even transform into a monster robot. This fun mechanics kit includes parts and instructions — kids just add a can and their imagination.Ages 8 and up.By Toysmith




Hexapod Robot Monster Kit

Hexapod Robot Monster Kit

The hexapod monster is a six-legged robot that walks forward until it detects an obstacle, in which case it backs up and turns before resuming its forward motion. There is a separate gearbox for each side of the robot, allowing for differential control of the robots motion. Obstacle detection is performed through an infrared sensor at the front of the robot.




Amphibian Rover Science Kit by Toysmith

Amphibian Rover Science Kit by Toysmith

The Amphibian Rover Kit by Toysmith lets you build a motorized "green" car that runs on land or water. Four plastic bottles act as both wheels and floats, with two paddle wheels providing propulsion. This is a fantastic science project that lets you recycle and be brainy at the same time. Comes with clearly illustrated assembly instructions. Every science class should be this much fun! Kit includes plastic body parts motor, battery case, wheel hubs, paddles, screws, terminal caps and instructions. Green Science approved because this science kit supports recycling by using four of the millions of plastic drink bottles thrown out every day. Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included. Ages 8 and up.By Toysmith




Robot Frog

Robot Frog

A series of Robot Kits for the future engineer. Build these kits and find out how much fun electronics and mechanics can be!The robot frog moves forward when it detects sound and repeats the following movements sequentially : start (move forward) -> stop -> left turn -> stop -> right turn -> stop. Two sets of gear motors (unassembled).




Jungle Robot

Jungle Robot

Jungle Robot is a mysterious robot. One day, you may look up and catch a glimpse of Jungle Robot crossing hand-over-hand high across a string extended from tree to tree in the mist of the jungle air. Another day, you can catch him skipping through the fallen leaves on the ground. A condenser microphone and printed circuit board control your multi-function (walking or climbing) friend. Jungle Robot is an excellent Beginner Series robot. This battery-controlled robot kit can teach the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion. It features a pre-assembled printed circuit board, hardware, and mechanical drive system that can be handled by almost anyone from age 10 and up. Only basic hand tools are required for assembly!




Mini Cleaner Robot Electric RTR RC

Mini Cleaner Robot Electric RTR RC

Introducing the Mini Cleaner Robot Electric RC. This marvel of modern technology has a working vacuum underneath it allowing the robot to suck up dirt and dust. So where does all the dirt and dust go you ask? Theres a detachable dust bin conveniently on the back of the Mini Cleaner Robot.




Star Wars Clone Wars Remote Control R2-D2

Star Wars Clone Wars Remote Control R2-D2

This is the droid you're looking for. You control this R2-D2 based on the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. RC robot beeps and moves and looks fantastic! Includes your very own droid-caller accessory. It's sure to delight your friends and space-pets! Would you believe that this is the droid you're looking for? Based on the hit Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, this remote-controlled R2-D2 robot is ready and rarin' for adventure! Dispatch your plucky astromech droid on exciting missions to save the galaxy. Press the switch to send him forward. Press it again to change direction. Featuring sounds and light, this space-age sidekick is just like the very popular character from the Star Wars saga… right down to his adorable beeps and swiveling head! He's fun for kids of all ages, and sure to delight your space-pets. Believe it! Stands approximately 6-inches tall.




Silverlit Hip Hop Pet iKool Piggy MP3 Robot

Silverlit Hip Hop Pet iKool Piggy MP3 Robot

MP3 speakers will never be the same. Throw out the old box-shaped speakers and trade them in for these new creations by Silverlit. These new speakers are animal shaped and are compatible with almost any media player. Connect them to you PC, portable media players, DVD players, MP3 players, the list is endless. The pets that are currently available are the Hip Hip Frog, the Hip Hop Piggy, and the Hip Hop iKool Kat.




Soccer Pro Robot Kit From Owi

Soccer Pro Robot Kit From Owi

If you thought the award winning Soccer Robot by OWI was awesome, the new speedy design of Soccer Pro is destined for action packed, unparalleled excitement. A third motor and hypersonic wheels have been added for your playing pleasure. Soccer Pros additional motor is used to catch and shoot a ball (included). Its incredible fast track wheel system powers this unit to make unbelievable sonic maneuvers and can thrust you down the sideline for explosive break-a-ways. This unit will be a mechanical soccer players dream for those who thrive on speed and coordination.




Robokid Programmable Disc Shooting Electric RC Robot

Robokid Programmable Disc Shooting Electric RC Robot

The Robokid is more then just your average Robot. This Remote Controlled Robot has 3 modes, Dance Mode, Fighting Mode, and Program Mode.




WAO Kranius Owi Programmable Robot Kit (No Soldering Required)

WAO Kranius Owi Programmable Robot Kit (No Soldering Required)

OWI introduces the fourth generation of WAO programmable robot kits and WOW is it spectacular! WAO Kranius is a two-wheeled robot that you can program without a personal computer. The intellectual brain consists of an 8 bit micro-controller and keyboard with 33 tactile buttons. This bundle of brains can store up to 60 programming steps and 30 FOR-NEXT multiplex loops. In addition to its futuristic and powerful design, it features 6 vision sensors to see in front and below the robot. The eyes that enable it to see in front of itself has two infrared LEDs and an infrared detector IC. 4 floor light sensors (CdS sensor) will enable it to distinguish the contrast of light underneath its shell.




Weasel Robot

Weasel Robot

Weasel is a tenacious little robot warrior that embodies two sensors that allow it to see a line or feel its way along walls and around corners. The two motors and contact sensor activate the wall sensing micro switch to control the motors on/off operation that determines the path of a wall.




Owi Soccer Jr. Robot Kit

Owi Soccer Jr. Robot Kit

The highly-acclaimed, award-winning Soccer Robot by OWI has been totally redesigned to create even more excitement and good old human-robot interaction. A THIRD motor has been added to this (already) awesome robot, which is used to catch and shoot an included ball. Score goal after goal after beautiful goal, right in the comfort of your own living room. The easy-to-follow, step-by-patient-step instructions will help you build it from the ground up, will allow you to get an intricate look at its six operational legs, its retrieving and kicking mechanism, and its wired controller, which activates movement and ball control.




Silverlit Jabber-Bot Electric Mini Robot

Silverlit Jabber-Bot Electric Mini Robot

Artificial Intelligence has reached Earth with the new Jabber-Bot, part of the new high-tech robot series by Silverlit. The Jabber-Bot has flashing eyes, a sound sensor which responds to clapping, and an intelligent sensor which detects obstacles in its way. This fun new robot can communicate with other members of its robot family. With motor driven high tech robotic movement, the Jabber-Bot will move forward, turn right to avoid obstacles, and spin in circles. It also comes with a moveable face shield, and moving arms and legs. This robot is fun for everyone with a recommended age of 5 years and up.




Silverlit Echo-Bot Electric Mini Robot

Silverlit Echo-Bot Electric Mini Robot

Artificial Intelligence has reached Earth with the new Echo-Bot, part of the new high-tech robot series by Silverlit. The Echo-Bot has flashing eyes and mouth, a sound sensor which responds to clapping, and an intelligent sensor which detects obstacles in its way. This fun new robot can communicate with other members of its robot family. The Echo-Bot also can record your voice and Echo back in Robot talk. With motor driven high tech robotic movement, the Echo-Bot will move forward, turn left or right, and spin in circles. It also comes with moving arms and legs and can hold simple objects. This robot is fun for everyone with a recommended age of 5 years and up.




Silverlit Moon Walker Electric Mini Robot

Silverlit Moon Walker Electric Mini Robot

Artificial Intelligence has reached Earth with the new Moon Walker, part of the new high-tech robot series by Silverlit. The Moon Walker has a flashing light, realistic walking action, and a bump and go action for continued play. This fun new robot can communicate with other members of its robot family. With motor driven high tech robotic movement, the Echo-Bot will move forward until it bumps into something and then it will spin and move in a new direction. It also comes with swinging arms and moving legs. This robot is fun for everyone with a recommended age of 3 years and up.




Robokid Programmable Disc Shooting Electric RC Robot

Robokid Programmable Disc Shooting Electric RC Robot

The Robokid is more then just your average Robot. This Remote Controlled Robot has 3 modes, Dance Mode, Fighting Mode, and Program Mode.




Crawling Microbug Robot  (Special Deal)

Crawling Microbug Robot (Special Deal)

This is an attractive bug-shaped miniature robot. The microbug is always hungry for light, it drives towards it.




Robot Car

Robot Car

A series of Robot Kits for the future engineer. Build these kits and find out how much fun electronics and mechanics can be !A sensor-activated robot car. The car changes directions when the sensor detects noise or when the car hits an object.




Hydrazoid Robot Kit

Hydrazoid Robot Kit

Using only basic hand tools assemble this robot kit for a fun learning experience. The HYDRAZOID will react to sound impulses such as clapping of hands and move forward for 15 seconds and then stop to await another sound command.




SoundTracker Robot

SoundTracker Robot

The SoundTracker Robot uses a simple sound sensor to detect sounds and obstacles. It will reverse away from the sound or obstruction, then race forward. To build this educational robot requires only basic hand tools (cutting pliers, small hammer, long nose pliers, and screwdriver).




Dynamo Torch Science Kit by Toysmith

Dynamo Torch Science Kit by Toysmith

Have fun with this Dynamo Torch Science Kit by Toysmith as you build this mini generator. Turn a simple toy motor to become a generator which converts hand motion to electric energy and powers a light bulb. No battery, no pollution, just amazement. The generator could be used as an awesome energy torch. Caution : High Voltage of inspiration and fun! Ages 8 and up.By Toysmith




Solar Rover Science Kit by Toysmith

Solar Rover Science Kit by Toysmith

With the Solar Rover Kit by Toysmith harness the power of the sun with this environmental-friendly kit by solar power. Children can experiment to acquire the basic knowledge of solar energy with this kit. Build this cool rover using the kit parts provided and an old soda can. Learn how sunlight is converted to energy. Detailed instructions included. Ages 5 and up.By Toysmith




Wood Stacking Robot Game by Schylling Toys

Wood Stacking Robot Game by Schylling Toys

Stacking Robots by Schylling are made of wood. Included are 9 multicolored robots that interlink in many different positions to create remarkable shapes.Ages 3 and UpBy Schylling




Mr Robot

Mr Robot - Computer game

Asimov is a lowly service mechanoid aboard the interstellar colony ship Eidolon. When the Eidolon's computer brain malfunctions, it falls to Asimov to save the day! Adventure through the bowels of a massive 3D starship. Use your platform jumping skills to avoid traps and enemy robots. Solve puzzles along the way and save your friends. Hone your computer hacking skills in a battling sub–game that lets you blow enemy robots to bits!




 

ALL KINDS OF HOBBY GEAR

Design your own clothes and get these sent to you:  Here you can decide patterns, colors, figures and texts for your own clothes by an online interface, and order the clothes you have designed. The shop will send the clothes in 24-48 hours. You can design T-shirts, men's and ladies's longsleeves, jackets, special ladie's wear, trigema, football shirts, shorts, socks, junior's clothes, headwear, underwear and several types of apparel accessories.

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A helicopter is a flying robot

These flying mini helicopter are so small that you or your kids can play with inside your own house or in your own garden, like a flying robot. They are remote controlled like the robots above, and elctricly driven by a battery they carry inside themselves.



Syma Newest & Smaller Model S002 Swift RC Helicopter

Syma Newest & Smaller Model S002 Swift RC Helicopter

 Description : The Newest Model S002 3 Channels Indoor RC Helicopter Brand New 3 Channels Swift Indoor RC Helicopter Model S002 from Syma. This New S002 Swift RC Helicopter is fully assembled with all pre-flight adjustments completed. Simply remove it from the box, charge and insert the batteries, and get ready to take-off. The package is equipped with everything needed to get airborne (except 4 AA batteries for the remote controller). Once again, just simply take it out of the box, set the batteries, and you have lift-off anywhere you want! Now everyone can enjoy the freedom of flight! There are not many of these flying around, so grab one when you can! Product Features: ·  Full Function 3 Channels Remote Controlled ·  Intelligent RC System ·  Up, Down, Left, Right , Forward and Backward. ·  Ready-To-Fly straight out of the box. ·  Three Electric Motors · 

Duel Propeller System ·  A twin coaxial rotor for an easy and stable flight ·  Altitude & Rotor Speed Control ·  Stable Hover ·  3.7V 400mAh Li-polymer Rechargeable Battery ·  Real Helicopter Performance ·  Flight Stabilizing System with adjustable trimming control ·  A 30-45 minutes charge equal to 10-15 minutes flight ·  Flight Range 100 ft ·  Main Rotor Surface Diameter: Approx 10 Inches ·  Length: Approx. 10.8 Inches ·  Height: Approx. 6 Inches ·  Width: Approx. 10 Inches (Including main rotors) ·  ROHS and CE Approval ·  Suitable for Indoor flight or outdoor with NO wind ·  Suitable for Children 14+ ages.   Brand New in Retail Packaging: Syma Newest Model S002 Swift RC Helicopter 3-CH Radio Controller with Antenna(4 AA Batteries are not included) 3.7V 400mAh Li-polymer Rechargeable Battery (For Helicopter) 1 Home AC Charger (110V) 1 Extra Tail Rotor Instruction Manual




3 Channel Emax Shuttle Ready to Fly Remote Control Helicopter (White)

3 Channel Emax Shuttle Ready to Fly Remote Control Helicopter (White)

This Shuttle RC Helicopter is great for beginners and experts. This 3 channel controlled helicopter allows it to raise up, down, left, right, and forward. With little experience needed to fly this amazing helicopter.




27" Park fun Targa 38 Electric Remote Control RC  Boat Model

27" Park fun Targa 38 Electric Remote Control RC Boat Model

Park fun Targa 38 Electric Boat Model Sleek, good looking model of the Targa 38 Motor Cruiser. Completely factory assembled model made of vacuum-formed ABS. All electronics installed and adjusted 3-channel FM receiver, 3kg torque servo, ESC with forward and reverse control, 600 type electric motor, professional 2-channel FM transmitter with servo reverse function, charger socket, battery pack Ni-Cd 7,2V 1900mah, 3h mains fast charger, length: 703mm, width:193mm. Complete & Ready-to-Run A great performance model!Completely factory assembled model made of vacuum-formed ABS. All electronics installed and adjusted 3-channel FM receiver, 3kg torque servo, ESC with forward and reverse control, 600 type electric motor, professional 2-channel FM transmitter with servo reverse function, charger socket, battery pack Ni-Cd 7,2V 1900mah, 3h mains fast charger, length: 703mm, width:193mm


 

Remote controle helicopters, aircrafts, cars and boats.  All kinds of RC hobby items: By clicing at this banner you will find all kinds of hobby items and many professional items for field work and scientific studies, like: Remote controle helicopters, airplanes, cars and boats. Airsoft guns of all models. Chemistry sets. Electronic sets and transmitters. Electronic components of every kind for hobby and professional use. Professional microscopes and binoculars, included night vision gears.

 

A great store of remote controle models - Models driven electric motors or by nitro engines of airplanes, helicopters, cars, boggies, trucks, tanks and boats. Also flight and mission simulators.

XenonProject.com - Your Source for RC Toys

 

Special store for airplane models driven by nitro engines: This is a very great collection of nitro driven airplane models with a v rious engine technology: Piston engins, jet turbine engines, nitro ducted fan engines.

 

Nitro driven and electric redcats: Nitro driven redcats: Hurricane XP PRO, Monsoon XP, Avalamche XP, Tornado BP, Tsunami, Tsunami ultrawide, Volcano SV SV Pro, Tremor ATV XTB XtG XTK XTR. Electric redcats: Lightning XTK, Tornado EPX, Tsunami EPX, Volcano EPXr.

 

A huge collection of remote controlled helicopters: All kinds of helicopter models and equipment for helicopter models.

 



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ABOUT ROBOTS

Robots are mashines that can move around on their own and do work on their own.  That is, they do not have any driver inside or operator just outside that is stearing their behaviour.

Robots can be manually remote controlled by radio signals,  controlled  wholly authomaticly or partially authomaticly. There is however allways some degree of manual control. As a minimum the robot must be given an initial  command to move around and act and to come back and stop.

If a robot is authomatic, it will contain a computer that is conducting its behaviour or the computer is placed centrally and the robot is lead by remote radio controle.

The authomatics in a robot can be more or less intelligent. As a minimum the authomatics is only a fixed program. But more advanced robots can have a degree of artificial intelligense built in. The degree of intelligence can be of 4 stages.

- In stage 1. the robot only does a sequence of strict preprogramed movements.

- In stage 2. the robot still do a strict sequence of preprogrammed operations, but it senses the surroundings and plan each movement in each operation so that it is done optimally.

- In stage 3 there is a purpose or higher command  built in. The robot senses the surroundings and compose the sequence of opertations to fullfill these purposes. During each operation it again senses the surroundings and determine the best movements for each operation.

- In stage 4 the robot analyzes the outcome and echonomy af each operation and learns thereby how to behave most efficiently. This learning will then make its bahaviour steadily more efficient.

Robots have gradually been being developed since the nineteen thirties. Only in the recent years robots have been developed that can do any practical work. Still these robots have a very limited use or can move around and act in a very limited types of terrain or environment.

There have all the time been two main types of problems that still are only partly solved. It has been very difficult to construct robots that can move around in a complicated terrain. Such a robot must have some forms of legs. Wheels do not work in a difficult terrain.

It has however been difficult to construct legs flexible enough to be useful. Secondly it has been difficult to make programs and sensor systems to contole the movements of robotic legs in a flexible way and appropriate way.

The way of making such controle will probably be to have a logical controller for each limb. This controller must get input from the controller of the paired limb, and input from the controller of the limbs at front and behind, and even the controllers of any limb at a greater distance. Then there must be a superior controller that gives directions to each of the controllers of the limbs. These controllers can be separaqte hardware units or program units in a common computer.

This is the way that movements in simple animals are coordinated, for example movements of insects. Anatomically these have a brain that works as the common controller. In each section of their body they have a doubled nerve ganglion that controls the two limbs in that section. They have a nerve string that issues commands and information between the brain and all the ganglions. Probably the brain maily issues commands about direction and speed to the other ganglions, and these then controle and coordinate the movements of the limbs.

The other great problem is to construct complicated legs, arms and working equipment that have enough power. This must be some kind of muscular system, but a powerful muscular system is very difficult to make. An solution may be some kind of electric muscles containing powerful electromagnets that not only can extend or shorten the muscle, but also can hold it rigidly at a definite length when great forces pulls or pushes at the muscle.

Another possibility is to construct muscles based on molecular technology (nano-technology) that mimic the principles of muscles in living organisms, or even use living muscles that have been grown in factories.

Robots that move in a easy terrain and are capable of doing simple, or very specialized work are by now in use.

An example is robots used to disarm mines or other explosive objects. Another example is diving robots used to explore subsea areas and fetch up objects from deep sea.

A third example are robots used during laparoscopic surgery (key-hole surgery). The surgeon sits comfortably at a controle station and conducts the work of the robot with handles.

In factories where goods are mass-produced, most of the assambling, fernisment and painting is by now effected by robots. The movements of the robots are preprogrammed, often by guiding the arms of the robots in a programming session. The robot memorizes the movements and repeat them in daily production.

A drone is a robot that can move through the air over a long distance. They are often constructed as an ordinary airplane or helicopter. They can be operated from a bace, but can also make their own decisions according to their probramming. Drones are by now extensively used by the military for surveillance, for bombing and for destroying  targets by guns or missiles.