Do I need to buy a robot to get started?
Short answer: No. You can start without buying a robot.
Whether you need to own one depends on how you want to play.
EarthRovers School (No robot needed)
You don’t need to own a robot to play in EarthRovers School. This gameplay is designed for gamers who don’t own a bot, allowing you to drive EarthRovers scattered in different cities.
To start driving, you’ll need a game pass, which includes:
Life Points (LP): Required to start missions.
Time Credits (TC): Needed to keep your missions running.
Learn more: Introduction to EarthRovers School
Note: Purchasing a game pass is currently unavailable.
ET Fugi (Ownership affects how you earn)
For ET Fugi, robot ownership affects how rewards are shared, not whether you can play.
🤝 Driving a shared robot (no purchase required)
You don’t need to buy a robot if:
A bot owner shares access with you
Shared access lasts up to 24 hours, or until the owner revokes it
How rewards work
Miles earned during shared drives are split 50/50
50% to the bot owner
50% to the borrower (you)
Borrowers can earn and keep their share from ET Fugi drives
🚀 Owning a robot (full rewards and control)
You need to buy a robot if:
You want 100% of the miles and rewards
You want full control over when and where the bot is deployed
You want uninterrupted access without relying on shared availability
Owning an EarthRover gives you full control over:
Deployment and scheduling
Access permissions
Reward allocation and long-term progression
Ready to start earning points? Visit the FrodoBots Shop to get your EarthRover today!
TeleArms
You do not need to buy a robot to control TeleArms.
TeleArms focuses on robotic arm control and does not require purchasing a bot.
💡 Need help? Contact us via the chat widget, join our Discord, or email hello@frodobots.com (Mon–Fri, SGT).