The name Lego has been stamped in our brains since childhood. Snapping plastic bricks of different sizes, shapes and colors together was the joy of any child who liked to build and create colossal structures. Imagine that same company now leading the way with home robot building! This is what Lego Mindstorms is all about.

With over 700 elements to choose from, parts that snap in like the bricks of old; enough power for the beginning builders as well as college level robot enthusiast, the Lego systems are leading the way in the robotics field. Included with each Mindstorms set is the ‘constructopedia’, explaining how to use new parts and providing building ideas. There is also a “pro challenges” section with the latest version, instructing the builder in a five-stage advanced robot construction. And did you know, Lego robots now have the capability of sight? With Vision Command (VC), you can take pictures with your robot, exploring the terrain it explores.

As with any machine, the brain of the Lego Mindstorm system is the most important part. The LEGO Mindstorms Black NXT Brick
programmable brick, no bigger then the size of two decks of playing cards, uses sensors to take input from its environment. This “smart brick” can process over 1000 commands per second. Whether you want a robot to crawl or you want one to count coins, the RCX can handle all tasks it is given. If you can imagine the machine, let Lego help you make your vision a reality with its Mindstorms system.

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