==Robot Combat Kits==
Many people don't have the fabrication or design experience to make a robot on their own so starting out with a kit is a great way to get into the sport. Be sure to check out your local event to see what weight-classes are supported. 

Antweight Kits 
The [https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v2 Fingertech Viper] is a popular starting place. The Viper kit has [https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter] and bot [https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner] and [https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner] addons which make it a great expandable option for new builders. 
The [https://shop.bristolbotbuilders.com/product/antkit/ Bristol Bot Builders] kit has the parts you'll need to get started but you'll need to make your own chassis. 
The [https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/candy_wasp-kit-package Candy Wasp] antweight kit from [https:botkits.com BotKits.com] isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition. 
The [https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser] is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders. 
The [https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy] kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders. 
The [https://kitbots.com/product.sc?productId=26&categoryId=1 Saifu] drum bot kit is for more advanced builders and has won many events. This is a great choice for builders who want a kit robot with a powerful weapon. 
The [https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-taserface Taserface] kit has a powerful vertical disk and is a good choice for intermediate builders who want a weapon bot. 

Beetleweight Kits 
The [https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/d2-combat-robot D2] kit is very durable and has won many events. Some builders don't like this kit because it is so competitive but it takes hours of practice to learn how to drive it well. 
The [https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/mw1-combat-robot-chassis-kit MW1] kit is basically half a D2 kit and is designed for advanced builders who want to add a weapon onto the drivetrain. 
The [https://kitbots.com/product.sc?productId=19&categoryId=1 Weta] drum bot kit is a powerful beetleweight for more advanced builders who are interested in a weapon robot. 
The [https://www.endbots.com/products/vector-beetleweight-kit Vector] kit has a powerful horizontal spinner. 
The [https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-beetle-beater-bot Fingertech BeaterBar Kit] is an advanced kit containing all of the materials to make a beater bar bot, but leaving it to the builder to cut and shape the materials to make the frame. 

 
Bigger Robot Kits 
[http://www.battlekits.com/ BattleKits] aren't fully functional kits but are drive platforms for larger robots ranging from sixty pound lightweights to two hundred fifty pound Battlebots. You'll need to fashion your own wedge or weapon to make these bots ready for combat.