Originally Posted by NikiHarp
DS8 has just asked for a programmable robot/toy. Has anyone found one that works well without being $300+?


It depends on how much you want to spend, where you live and what you want to robot to do. You can sometimes find a Lego Mindstorms on Craigslist for half price (slightly older models).

You can also take a look at this: http://www.razorrobotics.com/robot-kits/