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November 11th, 2009

The Pololu 3pi robot is a high-performance mobile platform based on the ATmega168 micro-controller. This fully assembled robot features two micro motors, five reflectance sensors, LCD display, buzzer, and 3 user push buttons. The 3pi is capable of speeds exceeding 3 feet per second! Check out our How-To Tuesday: Getting started with the 3pi to learn more about this cool little bot.