Welcome to ROBOTmaker

ROBOTmaker is a part-time project specialised in development of micro sized robots and robot kits solutions for university / college research projects, robot swarm projects, robot clubs and hobby robot enthusiast. 

Our philosophy is to share the results of our developments and to inspire students,  hobby robotics enthusiasts and any budding technologists into the exciting world of robotics and robot competitions; using simple robot kits, ready-made electronic modules, simple programming tools & step-by-step mechanical solutions 

We really believe that robot making should be great fun! - no matter your age or skill level. 

We sincerely hope we can inspire you to take up this really interesting hobby in 2008

Product News

A limited range of Nano and Macro sized chassis will be ready for launching soon. 

The first chassis to be launched is a Nano size chassis with belt drive and nano geared motors. These are suitable for robot swarms or nano competition robot.  

180 ° Multi-function programmable infrared proximity sensors with integrated ambient light detection sensors and with basic inter-robot communication functionality (Sony SIRC protocol)

A complete integrated robot sensor solution for your college & hobby projects. 

This compact module 4,7cm x 5,0cm (1.85"x2") is packed with many features offering a totally new dimension to your autonomous robotics projects.  

The IRCF is a 6-in-1 programmable, multi-function infrared sensor module with Light sensing functionality:

  180 degree infrared proximity sensor,  with approximate distance indication (via serial connection)

   Directional ambient day-light' sensing (for photovore & photophobe experiments)

Serial port interface to your robot controller (9600 baud)

 Infrared  Remote Control* for inter-robot communication and control  

 Controllable Infrared Transmission* for inter-robot communication and control  

  Infrared Beacon 'homing' function for easy searching of Infrared beacons.

  Continuous Beacon transmission function (can be used as an Infrared beacon)

*Sony SIRC standard is a Sony Infrared Standard

See: Product  Overview for more details

See: Benefits & Technical Features

A special version of the Infrared Control Freak - Light  sensor module has been developed for the PICAXE range of microcontrollers. This version is configured with a compatible 2400 baud serial interface,  offering many new project opportunities for one of the most easiest microcontroller ranges.  

See: IRCF for PICAXE for more details

BittyBot Products  

MegaBitty Controller boards and Sensors - ideal  for Nano-class Robots and Swarm Robot Projects.

We have joined forces with BittyBot to distribute the MEGAbitty robot controller and other BittyBot products in Europe.

For more details see of BittyBot products ->  See details 

Micro and Nano Class Geared Motors

We have stocked up with various geared motors,  suitable for Nano and Micro size Sumo robot competitions. These latest Nano sized  motors are a real beauty with 25:1 planetary gear reduction ideally suitable for Nano competitions! Place orders now while stock lasts. See details

Oct  2008 - During October we've been streamlining our new product portfolio and working on a development version of the nano chassis. This development version allows students to assemble robot controller in a position that is easier to handle during the development stage of a project. 

Sept 2008 - During the summer period we have been working heavily on various college projects which has taken up all of our research and development capacity. 

Over the next months we'll be streamlining our new product portfolio and after many requests we'll be focusing on the completion of our nano chassis range of swarm robot kits.  

Previous visitors may have noticed that we are creating a new website with a fresh  "look and feel"; offering easier access to the shop and product information. The website and shop should be working fully soon. 

ROBOTmaker supply Swarm project

ROBOTmaker supply the I-Swarm / Jasmine 'collective micro-robotics'  project at the Stuttgart university, Germany

ROBOTmaker supplied various I-swarm / 'Jamine Projects  “Collective Micro-robotics Team” with MegaBitty controller boards and nano size motor parts.  ......Read More 

Development of customised robot swarm solutions for your college robot project.

ROBOTmaker can provide total swarm solutions including customised robot chassis or special versions of our standard robot chassis. We have our own small CNC prototyping workshop were customised designs can be machined according to your own specifications. 

Our CNC machine can machine small batches of  custom robot designs. The maximum size we can handle is 1000mm x 600mm. 

Ideally we'll need drawings in one of the following formats:

CDR - CorelDRAW

DXF (RT12/LT2) - AutoCad 

DWG (2000) - AutoCad 

PLT - HPGL plot data 

or you can  mark-up changes to our standard robot chassis design which you can download from here.

For a quotation just send your details to  

Are you new to Robotics?

If you are new to hobby robots,  then have a look at  "What are Robots"  provided as an Open University online-course....Read more

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School, College, University Project Support

Autonomous robotics (AR) are no longer restricted to the electronics labs but are now regarded as serious study aids in in a wide range of other study areas. AR is recognised as excellent tool for demonstration of concepts, theories and principles in almost any subject,  such as biology and  biomimetics, engineering, mathematical modeling and simulation.

If you're still searching for a challenging project this term,  then take a look at our research pages and  forum for ideas for your robot project.

Do you need more information? Then register your interest in the forum or contact:

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Robotics Stimulates Science and Technology Learning

Robots & robotics have become an important learning and research tool and is already integrated into many school and college course curriculums. Robots are proving a new stimulated interests into science and technology bringing 'alive' computer programming, electronics, mechatronics and artificial life simulation and biomimetics.

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Partnership

During 2008 we'll continue to work together with our partners to develop further exciting and innovative robot solutions. 

Our preferred approach is to work closely with educational and research institutes as partners to build  customized robot solutions that can be used in the classroom,  research projects, robotic club or  merely as a fascinating hobby. If you are interested in working with a reliable partner to support your project then please contact