LEGO Mindstorms NXT - Make A Robot With LEGO?

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT building system takesset will give any LEGO fan years of enjoyment.
LEGO to a new level by enabling kids to make, andFirstly you assemble the various parts into the robot
program, any robots that your imagination canthat you want. Just search on YouTube and see the
imagine. How cool is that?kinds of creations that LEGO fans have brought to
There are 619 pieces that can be assembled into anylife. Some of them are amazing! There are sensors
robot you can think of, giving you the flexibility tothat allow your robot to touch and feel, as well as
create something easy or complex, and at the samesee! How do you make a robot touch and feel?
time it is very easy to use. Is there anything like thisUsing sophisticated touch sensors your robot can
kit?detect pressure and releasing. By pressing the Touch
There is nothing quite like this LEGO robot system. ItSensor your robot can be taught how to walk, pick
is more than just a toy. It features the latest inup objects or even how to turn off a TV.
robotic technology - to create a custom robot thereProgramming is achieved with the assistance of the
are all the smart technologies that are needed toincluded software that can be used on a PC or a
stimulate any curious mind. Included is an advancedMac. Did you ever want your own robot to take
programmable microcontroller, some interactiveover the world?
challenges and Servo Motors, smart sensors,Although taking over the world is a bit far-fetched,
icon-based drag-and-drop programming software, asthere is a great deal of educational value in this
well as wireless Blue tooth and USB connections.mindstorms robot kit. At the same time it is bringing
LEGO's Mindstorm series comes with a specialan new level of interaction to the LEGO experience in
intelligent block that has a microprocessor, as well asa way that is fun. And when is child is having fun
a large matrix display, input and output ports, and athey are generally learning This is a great balance of
speaker. How do you get started?learning and fun.
From building and programming your own robots, this