A new mini sumo robot kit allows users to program and create their very own robot.

The robots use sensors to identify the ring’s edge based on the boundary’s color, and respond according to their programming. Some spin, for example, whereas others back up the way they came.

We’ve seen plenty of impressive robots of all sizes here at Hackaday, but recently we were particularly inspired by [Hans Jørgen Grimstad] and his thrifty mini sumo build. Using the BBC micro… ...

Vortex is an interactive robot toy which aims to be fun for children to play with, while teaching them to program. Currently looking for funding on Kickstarter, the Arduino-based bot comes ready ...

This means as I start to sail past SUMO a sensor will detect it and thrusters will turn Autobox towards my opponent. In theory, at least. It sort of works.

The chassis of their Sumo robots are made of chopping board; instead of spring steel for the scoop, they used a putty knife. With ingenuity, the team from Elpidio H. Perez Memorial Technical ...