How much does combat robotics cost?
$196 buys all 3 essentials. $76 of that is the half that has to fit you, and the rest can wait.
3 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$196
3 items, nothing rented
Cheapest real way in
$76
The half that has to fit you. Borrow or rent the rest.
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 75% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
Buy this first
$76The cheap half of the kit, and the half that has to fit you. You keep all of it whatever you decide about the rest, so this is where the first money should go.
The main buy
$120The expensive part, and the part worth deferring. Rent, borrow or buy used until you have done combat robotics enough times to know you are staying.
Combat Robotics costs more to start than 75% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Combat Robotics cost to start?
About $196 for the 3 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each. $76 of that is the cheap half, and the remaining $120 can wait until you know you are staying.
What does each thing cost for Combat Robotics?
Robot Kit / Chassis: from $120. Electronics & Power: from $60. Build Tools: from $16.
Is Combat Robotics an expensive hobby?
Combat Robotics costs about $196 to start, dearer than 75% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the pricier ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Combat Robotics?
electronics & power, build tools — $76 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to combat robotics by startup cost, out of 247.