Love getting people into robotics. The problem is that this kit has two motors and some sensors that go into a car, for $199. Not much you can do other than drive or program the car. With starter kits like this one http://www.vexrobotics.com/starter-kit-with-controller.html you get parts to build a number of different robots. Granted, it's $280, but the extra $80 gets you a lot more learning.