The BOT120 Picaxe Microbot Robotic Kit is a simple-to-assemble kit that uses a unique design that requires no soldering of wires to build and/or reconfigure a versatile robot.

At the heart of the Microbot is a motherboard that contains a powerful PICAXE 20X2 microcontroller. You can program this using flowcharts using the Logicator for PICAXE software or in the PICAXE BASIC language. The Microbot can be programmed on Windows, Linux, and Mac computer systems. Programs are downloaded via the AXE027 USB cable (purchased separately).

The Microbot motherboard is also fitted with a battery box, 2 motors to create movement, a piezo sounder to make sounds, two LED eyes, a push switch, and a download socket for connecting the AXE027 USB programming cable.

Various input/output modules can also be easily connected to the motherboard via the unique patented microbric edge and connector bric. A microbric edge consists of three conductors (+ V, 0V, and Data). The plastic bric is used to connect two microbic edges. Then clamping nuts and bolts are used to complete the electrical connection and to physically hold the assembly together.

The starter pack contains some modules including a bumper, line tracker, pen holder, and servo connector. Other sensor modules are also available separately in add-on packs, for instance, the BOT121 sensors pack contains an infra-red sensor module to receive commands from a TV-style remote control, two LDR light sensor modules, and an infrared transmitter module.