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| 3 | !MiniBots are low-cost training platforms that allow robotics development in Java using advanced capabilities such as machine vision and navigation. |
| 4 | * The computing platform is [https://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi] and supports the $5 [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/pi-zero/ RPiZero] to the more powerful $35 [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b/ RPi3] |
| 5 | * A [http://tenetics.com/?page_id=146 custom interface board] connects the raspberry pi to common robotic sensors and actuators |
| 6 | * Chassis choices include: |
| 7 | * $12 [http://www.banggood.com/2WD-Smart-Robot-Car-Speed-Detection-Chassis-Kits-With-20-Grid-Encoder-p-918237.html 2WD+Caster Chassis] |
| 8 | * $55 [http://www.banggood.com/T100-DIY-WIFI-Smart-Tank-Chassis-Intelligent-Aluminum-Robot-Car-For-Arduino-p-1019658.html T100] |
| 9 | * $300 [http://www.andymark.com/peanut-chassis-robot-drive-system-p/am-3417.htm Peanut] |