CYOBot: Transformable Open-Source Robot for Innovation & Fun

A hands-on robotics kit that grows with you—explore, learn, and create at your own pace. Help us bring the robot to more students and makers at affordable prices by backing us!

Visit us at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyobot/cyobot-a-transformable-quadruped-robot-for-innovation-and-fun?ref=6waexz

Our Story

Have you ever wanted to create something that moves, thinks, and solves problems? A project that could lead you to careers at companies like Tesla or Boston Dynamics? Build a smart speaker with ChatGPT? 

CYOBot is here to make that dream a reality. Whether you're a beginner just starting in STEM or a seasoned maker ready to innovate, CYOBot transforms learning robotics into an exciting, hands-on experience.

What Is CYOBot?

CYOBot is a modular, transformable quadruped robot that grows with your skills. Whether you're learning the basics or exploring advanced robotics, CYOBot offers everything you need to build, program, and create something incredible.

Why CYOBot?

For Students

Start your STEM journey with CYOBot. Assemble and program your robot while learning real-world skills like coding, AI, and robotics. With step-by-step guidance, you build a strong portfolio that can launch your career at top robotics companies.

For Educators

CYOBot transforms the classroom. Its guided projects and affordable kits make it easy to teach robotics and programming in a way that engages students of all ages. It’s the perfect addition to your STEM curriculum.

For Hackers and Makers

Build, customize, and innovate. CYOBot’s powerful microcontroller, modular design and open-source platform give you the freedom to create robots that walk, dance, or solve challenges. 3D print additional components or connect it with your existing Arduino hardware.

For Professionals

Prototyping? Research? CYOBot’s advanced features and compatibility with Arduino, Python, C/C++ and IoT make it a versatile tool for engineers and developers.

Key Features

• Instant Start: No assembly or soldering required! Turn on and connect to wifi in under 1 minute!
• Transformable Design: Reconfigure CYOBot into multiple forms for endless possibilities, from walkers to crawlers to something entirely new
• Interactive Learning Platform: RoboticsQuest guides you step-by-step with over 1,000 hands-on projects, from beginner challenges to advanced experiments.
• Open-Source Flexibility: All mechanical designs are open-source and 3D printable so that you can build, modify, and innovate however you want.
• Advanced Hardware: Features a 16-channel motor controller, Espressif ESP32-S3 8MB PSRAM with WiFi and Bluetooth, IMU, and expandable interfaces for additional sensors and modules.

• Learn Your Way: Supports block-based coding for beginners and Python or Arduino for advanced users, supports external IDEs and API calls.