Learning & developer kits for businesses
Small robots and kits for training, schools, universities and labs.
The hardware advisor asks about your goal, size and budget and suggests matching hardware and software. Requests are free and without obligation.
About the category
What it is and what it is for
Learning kits are small, openly programmable robots — mobile platforms, desktop robot arms or small bipeds. They usually support ROS 2 or Python and are well suited to teaching robotics hands-on and trying out algorithms before moving them to larger systems.
Typical uses in business
- Training skilled workers in mechatronics and automation.
- University courses and theses.
- Testing navigation or grasping algorithms at small scale.
- Innovation labs and team workshops.
What businesses should check before buying
- Open interfaces: ROS 2, Python, a documented SDK.
- Teaching material, a simulation model and an active community.
- Robustness, spare parts and batteries for continuous classroom use.
- Safety in class: low forces, emergency stop, clear instructions.
Integration & effortEffort: low
The kits are designed for a quick start; sample programs and simulation models are often available. Allow time for curricula, setting up the computers with ROS 2 and a safe work area.
In the catalogue
Learning & developer kits: 4 products at a glance
Details according to the manufacturers. Order: products with a guide price first, then by name. Partners get no preference.
| Product | Manufacturer | Country | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| myCobot 280 PiDesktop robot arm from Elephant Robotics with built-in Raspberry Pi for schools, teaching and maker projects. | Elephant Robotics | China | from approx. €720 |
| Booster K1Small, developer-friendly humanoid from Booster Robotics with SDK, for education, research and RoboCup teams. | Booster Robotics | China | on request |
| Roban2 (small/medium biped)Small bipedal humanoid from Leju for teaching, programming education and research. | Leju Robotics | China | on request |
| TurtleBot 3ROS-based mobile robot from ROBOTIS for education, research and prototyping. | ROBOTIS | South Korea | on request |
Guide prices: non-binding, rounded, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Listed does not mean partner.
Software that fits
- ROS 2 (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Standard framework for connecting sensors, control and your own algorithms across vendors.
- Gazebo (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Robot simulator that works closely with ROS 2 — ideal for teaching and testing.
- LeRobot (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Tools and models from Hugging Face for teaching robots from demonstrations.
- MicroPython (opens in a new tab)Open source · MITPython for microcontrollers — easy to learn, good for teaching.
- Jupyter (opens in a new tab)Open source · BSD-3-ClauseInteractive notebooks combining code, data and explanations in one document.
Licence details without guarantee — the project’s own licence is authoritative. We can set up and integrate it for you at a fixed price.
Research
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FAQ
Questions about Learning & developer kits
- How much do products in “Learning & developer kits” cost?
- 1 of the 4 products in this category in the OROBO catalogue has a public guide price: from approx. €720. These are rounded entry prices according to the manufacturers, excluding VAT, shipping and duties. The others are available on request only. Only the seller’s quote is binding.
- Which manufacturers does OROBO list for “Learning & developer kits”?
- In this category OROBO lists 4 manufacturers from 2 countries: China (3), South Korea (1). In the catalogue: Booster Robotics, Elephant Robotics, Leju Robotics, ROBOTIS. OROBO currently has no partner agreement with any of these manufacturers — listed does not mean partner.
- Does OROBO sell these products itself?
- No. OROBO brokers and does not sell anything itself. We check your need and intended use, screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and obtain the quote from the manufacturer or its dealer. Contract, payment, delivery and warranty run directly between you and the seller. Brokering is free for you; for now we broker for buyers in the EU, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- What does OROBO need for a request?
- Quantity, goal and timing — and a budget if you know it. The hardware advisor helps you find the right class of hardware in a few steps. Requests are free and without obligation; your contact details only go to the seller with your consent.
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Product details and prices come from manufacturers’ public information (as of 3 Nov 2026, foreign currencies converted at the ECB rate). Prices are non-binding, rounded guide values excluding VAT, shipping and duties; only the seller’s quote is binding. Category texts are general information and do not replace a case-by-case assessment.