Bot Kit Comparison

Welcome, Educators & Group Program Leaders!

We’re excited to support schools, camps, makerspaces, and organizations looking to bring hands-on robotics experiences to their communities. Whether you’re just starting a program or scaling up an existing one, Turnabot is here to help make competitive robotics more accessible—and fun!

Turnabots have been trusted by a wide range of groups, including:

University robotics teams at GA Tech, Caltech, UC Irvine, UIUC, and others

School districts serving elementary, middle, and high schools

Museums such as Discovery Cube and Hands On Science Center

Build camps hosted at makerspaces, libraries, and universities

Bot Bash Parties/Skorpios for live events and outreach

 

How to get Turnabot in your school/group:

1. Which bots should I pick? Familiarize yourself with the bots available at Turnabot. Take a look at the chart below.

Here are some of the questions we ask to help you find your perfect match:

- What age group will you be working with?

- Do you want to teach advanced skills like soldering?

- Do you want to teach CAD/3D Modeling?

- Do you have a 3D printer where students can print their own designs?


2. Which package option fits my program? Take a look at the charts below to explore the package options available for group purchases. Packages can be customized to meet your needs and numbers. 


3. How do I get started? If you’re interested in learning more or need guidance, click on the inquiry form. It’s a great way to tell us about your goals and also serves as a helpful checklist for what to consider when launching or growing a robotics program. You can also email us at builder@Turnabot.com.

Let’s build something amazing together!


Bot Component Comparison

Where will your students be competing?

  • School only - Creatabots allow the most creativity and ease of assembly with plenty of space and weight available for customizations. Easily editable CAD/3D models are included.
  • 150g Full Combat Competitions - The Turnabots (OverThrow, Slammer, and Squeezy) are fully battle worthy! Replacement plastics are available for purchase.
  • 1 lb Competitions - Students can either run 2 Creatabots as a team or can build their own 1 lb bot from scratch using SCAR or SLCR kits.

<$5000 Starter Packages

There are two package options in this price range depending on whether you want to teach advanced skills like soldering.

All packages can be modified by emailing builder@Turnabot.com or filling out the group inquiry form.

<$3500 Starter Packages

There are two package options in this price range depending on whether you want to teach advanced skills like soldering.

All packages can be modified by emailing builder@Turnabot.com or filling out the group inquiry form.

Demo Package

Demo packages are usually purchased by event organizers such as county technology coordinators, museums, program directors, etc. These bots are fully assembled. Please contact us at builder@Turnabot.com to discuss this package and if it is a fit for you.

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