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Robot Guide · updated October 2026

What each robot does, its key features, how its maker sells it and what it costs where the maker publishes a price, plus the rules to know before you buy. Every fact links to its source.

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9 robots

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Microduck

Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) · France

A 25 cm two-legged duck robot that walks, gets back up and roller-skates, and that you can teach new behaviours with open-source training tools.

  • 15 motors, camera, depth sensor and two motion sensors
  • Beak that picks up small objects; under 800 g
  • Ships with learned behaviours such as gamepad walking
  • Open-source control, simulation and training software
How it's sold
Pre-order from the maker's store
Price
$399 introductory price, excluding taxes and shipping
For
Developers, makers and classrooms; first deliveries targeted before Christmas 2026

Sources: 1, 2

Education & makersAvailable

SPIKE Prime

LEGO Education · Denmark

A LEGO building set with a programmable hub, motors and sensors for learning coding and engineering.

  • 40+ guided lessons
  • Scratch-based drag-and-drop coding in the SPIKE App
  • Used in FIRST LEGO League competitions
How it's sold
LEGO's official store; schools through LEGO Education or resellers
Price
$399.95 per set

Sources: 1

Education & makersAvailable

RVR+

Sphero · USA

A programmable all-terrain driving robot you can extend with add-on boards such as Raspberry Pi and micro:bit.

  • Colour, light, infrared, compass and motion sensors
  • UART and powered USB ports for add-on boards
  • Swappable rechargeable battery and treads
  • Coded with Draw, Blocks, JavaScript or Python
How it's sold
Sphero's official store (single robots or class packs)
Price
$339 single robot; class packs from $4,068 (12 robots)
For
Middle and high school classrooms, beginners to advanced

Sources: 1

Education & makersAvailable

BOLT+

Sphero · USA

A ball-shaped coding robot with a screen that students program to drive, animate and read sensors.

  • LCD screen for animations and live sensor data
  • Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders
  • Waterproof shell, wireless charging
  • Coded with Draw, Blocks, JavaScript or Python
How it's sold
Sphero's official store
Price
$199 single robot; $3,499 for a 15-robot power pack
For
Grades 3 to 10

Sources: 1

Education & makersAvailable

VEX IQ (2nd generation)

VEX Robotics · USA

A snap-together robot construction system that students build and code, used in classrooms and VEX IQ competitions.

  • Gears, beams, omni wheels and shafts in one kit
  • USB-C robot battery lasts about a classroom day
  • Rechargeable controller
  • Upgrade kit for competitions
How it's sold
VEX's official store (single kits or classroom bundles)
Price
$379 single kit; $4,549 for a 12-kit bundle
For
Small groups of 2 to 4 students

Sources: 1

Education & makersSold out at maker

Bittle X

Petoi · USA

A palm-sized programmable robot dog that responds to voice commands.

  • 9 joints and 35+ movements
  • Voice commands handled on the robot, no network needed
  • Coded with blocks, Python or C++ (open-source OpenCat)
  • About 1 hour per charge
How it's sold
Petoi's official store and dealers
Price
$279; sold out at the maker when checked
For
Ages 10 and up, schools and camps

Sources: 1, 2

Education & makersAvailable

TurtleBot 4

Clearpath Robotics · Canada

A wheeled teaching and research robot running ROS 2, the standard robot software toolkit, for learning mapping, navigation and vision.

  • Raspberry Pi 4 on an iRobot Create 3 base
  • 2D LiDAR and OAK-D depth camera
  • Docking station and simulation support
  • Lite and Standard versions
How it's sold
Through Clearpath's authorised distributors
Price
Not published by the maker
For
Students, ROS 2 beginners, university labs

Sources: 1

Education & makersSold out at maker

Duckiebot DB21

Duckietown · Not published

A small self-driving car robot for learning robotics and AI, used with Duckietown's self-driving cars course.

  • NVIDIA Jetson Nano computer
  • Wide-angle camera, distance sensor and wheel encoders
  • Smart battery with diagnostics
  • No soldering; DIY or pre-assembled
How it's sold
Duckietown's official store, single robots or classroom bundles
Price
$429; sold out at the maker when checked
For
University and classroom robotics labs

Sources: 1

Education & makersAvailable

Open Duck Mini v2

Open Duck Mini project · Open source

An open-source, 3D-printable walking duck robot (about 42 cm) you build yourself.

  • Parts list, CAD, print files and assembly guide published
  • Trained walking behaviours published
  • Parts-list target under $400 (printing and tools extra)
How it's sold
Free open-source plans; build it yourself, no kit is sold
Price
Free plans; parts under $400 by the project's target
For
Advanced makers comfortable with 3D printing

Sources: 1

This guide is information only, not a listing or an offer. Devdoot™ does not sell these robots yet, and makers are named only to describe their products; they are not partners unless announced. Prices and availability are as published by each maker and can change: check the maker's site before buying. For robots made outside the US, ask the maker to confirm the model's FCC authorization before buying for US use.

Before you buy

Rules & safety.

United States

New foreign-made mobile robots need FCC clearance

Since 28 July 2026, foreign-produced "advanced robotic devices" are on the FCC Covered List: ground robots over 4.4 lb (2 kg) that work at a distance from their operator and have sensors, network connectivity and navigation software, including humanoids, quadrupeds and autonomous mobile robots. Models authorized before then can still be imported, sold and updated (updates are allowed through at least 1 January 2029). New foreign-made models need conditional approval. Fixed industrial and medical arms, drones, vehicles and medical devices are excluded.

Steptoe summary ↗ · IFR ↗

Worldwide

Safety standards to ask about

Robots that work near people are tested against published safety standards. ISO 13482 covers personal care robots (mobile servant, physical assistant and person carrier robots). UL 3300 covers service, communication, information, education and entertainment robots. ANSI/A3 R15.08 covers industrial mobile robots in workplaces, and ISO 10218 covers industrial robot arms. Ask which standards a robot has been certified to.

ISO 13482 ↗ · UL 3300 ↗ · ANSI/A3 R15.08 ↗

European Union

New EU machinery rules from January 2027

The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive and applies from 20 January 2027. It explicitly covers autonomous mobile machinery, including robots. Robots sold in the EU carry CE marking showing the maker's conformity.

EU-OSHA ↗

Depends on location

Cameras, microphones and biometric privacy

Most robots see and hear. If a robot recognises faces or voices, it may collect biometric data, which some laws strictly regulate. Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act requires notice and written consent, and delivery robots operating in Chicago have faced class actions under it. In Europe, the GDPR applies. Find out what a robot records, where the data is stored and whether face recognition can be switched off.

Serve and Coco lawsuits ↗

A plain-English summary, not legal advice. Check the rules that apply where you will use the robot.

Buyer's checklist

Ask these before you sign.

  1. Who is the seller of record?

    That company handles the warranty, returns and service. Get it in writing.

  2. Is it cleared for your country?

    In the US, ask for the model's FCC authorization. In the EU, look for CE marking.

  3. Who services it where you are?

    Robots need on-site support. Ask for the nearest service partner and response times.

  4. Buy, lease or subscribe?

    Many service robots are sold as a monthly subscription that includes maintenance. Compare the total cost over three years.

  5. How long will it get updates?

    Software updates keep a robot safe and secure. Ask how many years of updates are included.

  6. What data does it collect?

    Ask about cameras, microphones, face recognition, cloud storage and how to switch features off.

  7. Which safety standards does it meet?

    For example ISO 13482, UL 3300 or ANSI/A3 R15.08, depending on the robot and where it works.

  8. What happens when it can't do a task?

    A good robot says when it can't do something safely and hands over to a person rather than guessing. Devdoot™ software is built around that.

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