Building upon the success of the globally-renowned Robotics Invention System, the next generation of LEGO MINDSTORMS makes it quicker and easier for robot creators to build and program a working robot in just 30 minutes. Simultaneously, new technologies and expanded sensor capabilities add a level of sophistication to excite and challenge more experienced robot creators. The heart of the new system is the NXT brick, an autonomous 32-bit LEGO microprocessor that can be programmed using a PC, or for the first time in the retail offering, a Mac.
After building their robots, users create a program within easy-to-use yet feature-rich software, powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments. The design of the robot's body can become something close to an art, which can be approached best through experimentation. Lego blocks are an inexpensive way that provides the freedom to build a body over and over again. For more information on Lego RobotKits, check out Robot-Kits.net. |
