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Real Engineering. Real Confidence. Real Excitement.


Turnabot brings authentic engineering into middle school classrooms through safe, non-destructive combat robotics. Students build real robots, learn real mechanical and electrical skills, and experience the thrill of competition.

Combat Robot Kit Options for Middle School Students

Creatabots

Creatabot Kits 

Fast, powerful, and beginner-friendly 1/2 lb combat robots designed for education, giving students a safe, classroom-ready platform to build, customize, 3D model, and battle real high-performance robots that spark creativity and teach authentic STEM and engineering skills.

  • Designed for Education – Beginner-friendly builds that teach real STEM and engineering skills

  • Fast, Powerful, Fun – Performance-driven robots that keep students fully engaged

  • Encourages Innovation – Open CAD files make it easy to design and 3D print custom parts

  • Complete & Customizable – All essential internal components included

  • Safe & Scalable – Runs in lightweight, portable arenas perfect for classrooms

  • Flexible Format – Run two as a 1 lb multibot or use components in 150 g or 1 lb builds


Creatabots aren’t just beginner robots — they’re the launchpad for the next generation of builders.

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Turnabots

Turnabot Kits 

Non-destructive, 150 g, 2 wheel drive combat robots designed to win. With strong drive power, these bots are competition-proven   and trusted by builders at every level. 

Best for students who live in areas with active 150g weight class competitions. 

OverThrow / Slammer, Squeezy 

Competitive performance in the 150g class

Great for first-time competitors

CAD files are not shared (design is kept protected)

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1 lb combat robot kits

1 lb Component Kits 

Component kits that help you build a custom 1 lb combat robot

Designed for builders who are ready to level up into full design freedom. 

Use them to build:

  • Your own original design, or
  • A design shared by other builders in the combat robotics community


SCAR Kits

SLCR Kits

Questions? Fill out our Group Inquiry Form

Are there packages available for classrooms?

Take a look at the charts to explore sample package options available for group purchases. Packages can be customized to meet your needs and numbers. 

There are two package options in this price range depending on whether you want to teach advanced skills like soldering.

All packages can be modified by emailing builder@Turnabot.com or filling out the group inquiry form.


Group Inquiry Form


Combat Robot Kit Package
Combat Robot Kit Package

Can Middle School Students Really Build These?

Yes. Teachers can choose kits that allow older or more advanced middle school students to learn soldering, or select pre-soldered kits for younger students or classrooms with shorter time frames.

Students do NOT need prior robotics experience.

And you do NOT need to be a robotics expert to lead this program.

We provide:

  • Step-by-step written instructions

  • Video tutorials

  • Structured lessons

  • E-learning courses

What Will My Students Know or Be Able to Do?

By the end of a Turnabot build, students will:

  • Understand basic circuits and power systems

  • Identify and explain motors, batteries, and servos

  • Use hand tools safely

  • Follow multi-step engineering instructions

  • Practice teamwork and problem-solving

  • Develop resilience and sportsmanship

  • Experience the excitement of real competition


Students leave saying:  “I built that.”




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Flexible Time Options


Creatabot Kit builds can be implemented as:

  • 1–2 week build unit with 45–60 minute class blocks

  • 6–8 week STEM club with weekly 45–60 minute class blocks

An equal amount of time can be added on to incorporate 3D Modeling and Iterative Design. Make sure to also leave plenty of time to battle between modifications. This is where so much of the learning and creativity can occur!


3D Modeling & Creatabot Extensions


Want to extend learning into design?

Students can use free platforms like TinkerCAD to:

  • Modify robot parts

  • Design new attachments

  • Learn basic 3D modeling

Our 3D Cad Library and Builder's Lab includes:

  • STL files

  • STEP files

  • Modeling guidance


Support and Resources 


Included Resources:

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions about our kits.

No. Everything is structured for first-time robotics teachers.

No coding is required.

We recommend 1 - 3 students per build team. 2 students is a sweet spot for providing camaraderie and support while still giving each student plenty of hands on experience.

Pre-soldered kits require only basic hand tools which are provided. There is a "Nice to have" tool set that is also available that includes a needle nose plier, flat jaw plier, and flush cutters. Standard (build from scratch) kits require a soldering iron and wire strippers.

We also also recommend getting the corresponding spares kit so that it's quick and easy to get back up and running. Make sure to order standard (build from scratch) or pre-soldered depending on what kits you ordered.

Creatabot Spares Kit

Turnabot Spares Kit

Grades 4–12 are ideal, though younger students can participate with additional support.