Vex Kits

Overview
Vex is robotics design system that helps make it easier to build, use, and program robots and electric vehicles. Vex sells there kits with prefabricated plastic and metal parts and motors. The more advanced starter kits also come with sensors and a programming kit. The devices built with the kit can be remote control driven like in Robot events or programmed like in Electric Vehicle.

The Kits
Here's a basic rundown of the kits Vex sells.

Starter Kit
The starter kit costs $300 and comes with:


 * Create your very own robot!
 * Radio controlled + programmable
 * Over 500 parts included:
 * Programmable micro-controller (Requires Programming Kit)
 * Three variable speed motors
 * Multiple gears
 * Various wheel types
 * Configurable chassis
 * Unlimited design possibilities
 * Operate multiple robots at the same time with alternate frequencies
 * User Inventor's Guide gives step-by-step instructions

For more info on the Vex Starter Kit go here