Barobo Linkbot

$279 – $439

AvailablePython from a laptopEducationSnapConnectMath + codingUC Davis

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Varies.

Remote control: Programs in RoboBlocky or Ch C/C++ run on the laptop and command one or many Linkbots live over USB or wireless.

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Overview

A reconfigurable two-joint robot module from a UC Davis research lineage, built to teach math and coding. Multiple Linkbots snap together without tools via SnapConnect and a single program can drive them all. Still sold with a full TK–12 math curriculum.

Type: Modular robot · Consumer & education kits
Maker: Barobo (USA)
Released: 2013
Price: $279 – $439
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 10+
Programming: Full SDK

Price and shipping

Linkbot Super Kit $279, Advanced $359, Complete $439 (barobo.com, 2026). Launch year based on 2013 Barobo posts (est.).

Shipping: Varies. Sold directly by Barobo, mainly to schools and districts. Barobo ↗

Specifications

Category	Modular & reconfigurable · Consumer & education kits
Released	2013
Country	USA
Availability	Available
Sales	245 Kickstarter backers pledged $45,792 (2013, estimate) Kickstarter ↗
Programmability	Full SDK
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	Possible via SDK · Ch C/C++ and RoboBlocky programs drive it live from a computer, no built-in LLM.
MuJoCo simulation	None found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	None found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulation	None found · Nothing found.
Best for	Ages 10+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	No vision sensors
Actuators	DC / gear motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller, Laptop / PC as the brain
Remote control	Python from a laptop
Size	Palm-sized module with two rotating faces (dimensions not published)
Locomotion	Two motorized joints per module, wheels turn one Linkbot into a two-wheel robot, several snap into arms, snakes or walkers
Compute	Per-module controller, programs run on the host computer
Camera	None
Sensors	Accelerometer, buttons, buzzer, Arduino-Uno-compatible and Raspberry Pi sensor kits
Runtime	~8 hours classroom use (per Barobo)
Speed	Not published
SDK	RoboBlocky drag-and-drop coding, Ch C/C++ interpreter, earlier Linkbot Labs with Python pathway

Common questions

How much does Barobo Linkbot cost?

Barobo Linkbot is listed at $279 – $439. Linkbot Super Kit $279, Advanced $359, Complete $439 (barobo.com, 2026). Launch year based on 2013 Barobo posts (est.).