variAnt runs and acts almost like its natural role model. Its innovative and compact running mechanism is driven by high-quality micro-gear motors. The autonomous robot ant explores its entire environment with the help of 12 analog sensors. This enables it to detect obstacles, markings, movements or light sources based on the slightest differences in brightness.

The control unit in the back, which is equipped with a nano board, offers diverse and flexible connection options in conjunction with the breadboard in the head. After the exciting assembly, prefabricated and expandable code modules provide an easy as well as quick introduction to Arduino programming up to the first experiments with artificial intelligence.

Robot ant as a programmable kit

• compatible with Arduino IDE
• patented mechanics & sensor technology

Features of variAnt

• 24 high quality acrylic parts
• 12 variable environment sensors
• 2 reed sensors for step counting 
• 2 freely programmable buttons
• 8 freely usable digital I/Os
• 15 pluggable status LEDs  

Dimensions: 25 x 22.5 x 9 cm (L x W x H)
Weight: 210 / 232 g (without/with battery)

Specifications:

• Contents:  345 parts
• Age:  14 years and older
• Building time:   approx. 6-8 hours (no soldering required)
• Instructions:  Building and programming instructions available for download at 
• Necessary tools:  PC or tablet, micro USB and USB-C cable, flat nose pliers, side cutters, box cutter, permanent marker 

The kit already comes with a USBrechargeable  9V Li-Ion battery that powers the robot ant for at least 5 hours. 

Designed and packaged in Germany
components manufactured in China

Scope of delivery:

• 1* variAnt - robot kit