Lego Mindstorms EV3 would be a good start.<p>Also checkout First Lego League.
<a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.firstlegoleague.org&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.firstlegoleague.org&#x2F;</a><p>It&#x27;s a great program. This is my Son&#x27;s third year and our second year coaching his team.<p>The season is in full swing right now so you could probably go observe (possibly join) a local team. And find out when their competition is and go watch.<p>Here&#x27;s a video of what they could create.
<a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=dJSeMeAGmXE" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=dJSeMeAGmXE</a><p>The FLL program consists of core values, a project and the robot game. Robot game is the most fun but they have a good time coming up with a project idea and learning about core values (work as a team, do the work, etc).<p>If you want to start your own team you can get donations&#x2F;sponsorship from companies to pay for your startup costs. 2 or 3 robot kits, some extra parts, T-shirts, the FLL kit (mat and mission pieces), supplies to build the board, FLL fees, etc.