Take a look on Bast Instrument: http://www.bastl-instruments.com/ http://www.bastl-instruments.com/ Their stuff looks interesting and you can even buy DIY kits

Take a look on Bast Instrument: http://www.bastl-instruments.com/ http://www.bastl-instruments.com/ Their stuff looks interesting and you can even buy DIY kits. They even have modules for servo motors, solenoids and other stuff that you can interact with real world. They are also my office neighbours.