Quantity   Component name
1 × Raspberry Pi (Zero WLAN) Central brain and WLAN connection of the robot
1 × Raspberry Pi camera module A USB camera works as well, but the Raspberry camera module gives you full control.
4 × AA NiMH batteries The more mAh, the better. 3x4 batteries keep the rover running continuously (4 in robot, 8 in charging station)
1 × Cheap RC model car Or motors, wheels and chassis made from scratch
1 × DC/DC converter 5V power supply for Raspberry Pi
1 × Double H bridge (e.g. L298N) Or use the power electronics of the RC model car