This is the next generation of the Lego Mindstormes.  While a bit pricey it does sport a 32-bit microcontroller.

The Robosapien Robot is a full function fast moving robot minion suitable for all your world domination needs! Designed by a NASA scientists, the Robosapien is simple enough for kids and advanced enough for adults. Features include real, multi-speed fast dynamic walking, running and turning; fast, full function arms with two types of grippers; 67 pre-programmed functions including pick-up, throw, kick, sweep, dance, fart, belch, rap, and half a dozen kung-fu moves.

From Wow Wee this Bot can not walk on many surfaces and while it may be entertaining you may be better off with the Robo Pet shown below.

From Wow Wee it does lots of cool tricks.  While you wont be automating this bot it is loads of fun.  Unlike the Roboraptor this one will walk on most surfaces.

iRobot Roomba Scheduler is the latest vacuuming robot from iRobot. Join the over 1.2 million Roomba owners who have discovered the smarter way to clean. With Roomba Scheduler, you can program Roomba to clean when you're not home, at night, daily, or when you go to work.

It's time to stop mopping. From iRobot, the makers of the top-selling iRobot Roomba Vacuuming Robot, comes a revolutionary new way to clean your hard floors. Meet iRobot Scooba Floor Washing Robot, the world's first floor-washing robot for the home that preps, washes, scrubs, and dries your floor.

The robot desk lamp is interactive with adjustable head, body, arms and legs so you can change him around from day to day. He has clip hands for holding pens, notes or other things that will always be within reach. Everybody will want one of these on their desk!

This new robot is designed to introduce kids into the exciting world of electronics. This Line Tracking Mouse Kit tracks a black line using a photo interrupter for its eyes. Create a twisting and turning road layout yourself with black tape on a white background. See how it tracks the black line to find the target. Comes complete with all parts and detailed assembly manual. Ideal for school or club projects. Soldering is required.
 

The classic game of rock 'em sock 'em is back after 35 years. The original robots red rocker and blue bomber are featured in the game. Object of the game : Players try to move the robots into position and hammer their opponent robot until his block comes off.

TriBotz is three robots in one package. It uses Sensors to avoid objects, follow a lne and respond to sound. The TriBotz will react to sound impulses and objects in its way. It will reverse away from a sound or obstruction then move forward. Make a path with a black felt tip marker or black tape and watch how infrared sensors allow the TriBotz to make corrections. No soldering required.
 

The ANTOID will react to obstacles in its way by means of its electronic "eye". To build this educational robot requires only basic hand tools. Kit contains detailed instructions and educational background information on each component used and why. The kit will teach the fundementals of sensor technology and show you how it all goes together. No soldering is required.

Weasel has 3 sensors that allow it to "see" a line or "feel" its way along walls and around corners. The two motors and contact sensor activate the wall sensing micro switch to control the motors' on/off operation that determines the path of a wall. It is the classic robot design using the "left hand rule" to escape mazes. Imagine the endless mazes that can be set for Weasel to try to escape! They also have another added feature - a sonic tracking system. Discover and learn about the phototransistors underneath Weasel that enable it to detect and follow a black line. Its three-speed gearbox will help navigate at the velocity you determine.
 

This is a mechanical robot that you build yourself. It is make of wood and comes with all the necessary parts. When you are finished you will have a 8" tall robot that walks and its eyes flash. Learn about gears and motors. Easy to follow poster style instructions. It even comes with paint and a paint brush so you can add your own special touch. No soldering is required.

There will be many hours scoring goals on the living room table with SOCCER PRO. This robot has six operational kicking mechanisms and includes a control box and ball. It run forward, backward, turns left or right, and executes 360 degree turns. It will even help develop your hand/eye coordination skills. No soldering required.

Get your chores done quickly with the help of this Robotic Maid. Her arms swing and she's holding a spatula as she walks along performing her house work. Roxy is for collectors. Numbered edition.

While not as smart as a microcontroller based Sumo it is a cool first start.

Hydrazoid is a cool alien creature that is fun to build. It moves in a spellbinding way in response to sound. To build this educational robot requires only basic hand tools. Kit contains detailed instructions and educational background information on each component used and why. The kit will teach the fundamentals of sensor technology and show you how it all goes together. No soldering is required.
 

Built on air technology, Air Zinger is a robot kit that can inhale or blast out a ball (included) through its cannon-like loader. Zigging and zagging is no problem with its wired controller. You can easily moves forward, backward, left and right. What is amazing is the whirl-wind effect you create when you activate Air Zinger's wind magnum propeller. When the propeller is activated to retrieve the ball, it is like watching a Largemouth bass inhale its lunch. On command, its special compartment stores the ball and launches it. You can create your own games, tournaments, and rules. Quick and easy to assemble. This kit challenges cognitive skills, helps develop fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.

The Erector Robot Set comes with 352 Parts. Builds 30 models, 12 with instructions. Build an ATV, Climber, Crazy Machine and More! Includes 6 volt motor.

This new robot is designed to introduce kids into the exciting world of electronics. You build this robotic "turning frog" yourself. When it detects sounds, it will move and repeat the following steps sequentially: Start (move forward), Stop, Left Turn, Stop, Right Turn, Stop. Comes complete with all parts, including 2 sets of gear motor that you assemble yourself, and a detailed assembly manual. Ideal for school or club projects. Soldering is required.

PUSH MY BUTTONS AND WATCH ME GO! The 4th generation of WAO programmable robot kits. WAO Cranium is a 2-wheeled robot that you can program to follow an interesting path "WITHOUT" a personal computer. The brain is an 8-bit micro-controller and keyboard with 33 tactile buttons. Stores up to 60 programming steps and 30 FOR-NEXT multiplex loops. 6 vision sensors (two infrared light sensors to detect obstructions and four floor light sensors enables it to detect a contrast of light like an edge of a table). Programming makes you plan ahead, think systematically and logically, develop problem-solving skills, and challenge you to think creatively. Easy to assemble. Intermediates level kit.