NASA Mars Rover DIY Kit (Perseverance-Inspired)

The NASA Mars Rover DIY Kit is an immersive, hands-on learning experience that allows users to build and operate a fully functional rover inspired by NASA’s Perseverance mission. Designed for learners aged 4 and above, this kit combines education and exploration, making it ideal for students, educators, and space enthusiasts.

More than just a model, this rover is a working system equipped with motorized movement, a controllable robotic arm, and a camera module. Users can operate the rover באמצעות a custom-built controller, enabling real-time navigation, object interaction, and remote observation.

The kit introduces core concepts in robotics, electronics, and wireless communication. Builders will gain practical experience with motor control, sensors, and RF communication systems while assembling the rover from individual components. With its open-source architecture, users can further enhance functionality by modifying existing code or developing their own programs, encouraging creativity and deeper technical learning.

This single-build project takes approximately 20 hours to complete and provides a comprehensive introduction to how planetary rovers are designed, built, and operated.

What’s Included

• PCB panels
• Controller PCB
• Rover expansion modules
• Speaker
• Camera with add-ons
• Servo and DC motors
• Wheels
• Solar panel
• Joysticks, buttons, and encoders
• Spacers, screws, and switches