The tank itself was sourced from an existing kit, reinforced with some extra wood and plastic. The beer-lifting mechanism was created using Erector Set pieces and a slow servo motor.

The robot doesn’t seem to have a name, though Johnny Five might be appropriate. The robot was built using plenty of erector set parts, as well as a Lynx motion tank tread kit.

the kits will be sold for between £12 ($20) and £245 ($399). 'Makeblock is an aluminum extrusion based construct platform that can be used to bring your creations to life,' the firm says.