Spark Rover - DIY 2WD Obstacle-Avoiding Arduino Robot Kit

The Spark Rover is a compact 2-wheel-drive DIY robot kit built around an Arduino Nano and an ultrasonic distance sensor housed in expressive "eye" lenses, giving it a friendly character while it autonomously senses and steers around obstacles. Its simple, rugged 2WD chassis with geared DC motors makes it one of the easiest robot kits to assemble, program, and drive - ideal as a first robotics build.

Spark Rover is designed to teach the fundamentals of autonomous robotics: motor control, distance sensing, and decision-making logic in code, all through Arduino programming that beginners can follow step by step. Its open, hackable design means you can extend it later with line-following, Bluetooth control, or additional sensors as your skills grow.

Features

• Arduino Nano Powered (ATmega328 microcontroller)
• Autonomous Obstacle Avoidance Robot (ultrasonic sensing "eyes")
• 2-Wheel Drive with Geared DC Motors
• Learn Coding & Electronics from Scratch
• STEM Education Kit for Age 8+
• Open Source Platform - fully hackable Arduino code
• Compact, Beginner-Friendly Chassis Design
• Battery Powered with Easy On/Off Switch

What's in the Box

• 1 x 2WD robot chassis with yellow/black shell design
• 1 x Arduino Nano microcontroller
• 1 x Ultrasonic distance sensor (obstacle-detecting "eyes")
• 1 x Motor driver module
• 2 x Geared DC motors with wheels
• 1 x Battery holder + power switch
• Jumper wires & mounting hardware
• Access to source code & build instructions

Specifications

Who Is It For?

A great first robot for absolute beginners, school STEM programs, and young makers (age 8+) who want a simple, fun introduction to autonomous robotics, sensors, and Arduino code before moving on to more advanced kits.