The Vex stuff is just an elaborate Erector Set. Good stuff, but common.
You really want to get into robotics as a hobby, check out the stuff at http://www.parallax.com/
I bought a basic Stamp 2 from them about 9 years ago. Never really played with it much until just the other year where I brought it to work for me and a co worker to mess with during slow times at work. We have been going nuts with this stuff ever since (just a fun thing to do).
Remote control 'robots' are fun and all, but programming them to move without your invervention is even better. Plus they have a ton of plug-n-play devices you can add in.
Just thought you might find this interesting.
You really want to get into robotics as a hobby, check out the stuff at http://www.parallax.com/
I bought a basic Stamp 2 from them about 9 years ago. Never really played with it much until just the other year where I brought it to work for me and a co worker to mess with during slow times at work. We have been going nuts with this stuff ever since (just a fun thing to do).
Remote control 'robots' are fun and all, but programming them to move without your invervention is even better. Plus they have a ton of plug-n-play devices you can add in.
Just thought you might find this interesting.