Robotic enthusiasts, come aboard. Lego has developed the next generation Lego Mindstorm, NXT. The genuinely easy way of creating, programming and controlling your very own Lego robot. Do not be daunted. You dont need to be a real robotics expert to enjoy the Lego Mindstorm NXT. Novices and adults, kids and professionals alike would all delight in their amazing robotic creations.
You need to have the normal Lego structure blocks that come with the kit. You can either follow the guidelines on the guide that comes with it or just use your imagination and build your own robotic creation. The Lego Mindstorm NXT guide consists of simple to follow pictures and guides. Big kids would look forward to the programming part of the Lego Mindstorm.
The Lego Mindstorm's robotic ability to execute commands is due to the inclusion of the NXT primary data controller called the "smart brick". This is the big yellow Lego brick that you will build the robot on. The heart of the robotic system in this NXT brick is an autonomous 32-bit LEGO microprocessor that can be setup utilizing a PC or a Mac.
The addition of sensors to the Lego Mindstorm NXT gives user's robots a whole new level of awareness. Ultrasonic sensors allow robots to "see" and sound sensing units make it possible for robots to respond to sound commands consisting of sound pattern and tone acknowledgment. Better light and touch sensing units enable your robot to see colors and feel or touch objects.
When it comes to programming, this will be the enjoyable part. Programming gurus would definitely have a kick out of it. Beginners will find it simple and easy. There's a series of command options that you can pick, drag and drop into your set of commands. Click a button and enjoy your own robot creation as it carries out the tasks.
The robot can go in various directions, reverse, or roll over. There's also a choice to develop your own chain of program codes which enthusiasts will find appealing. The robot can do simple or complicated tasks depending on the programming of the user.
This program will then be sent from the computer by means of Bluetooth or a USB 2.0 cable to your Lego Mindstorm NXT robot. Then simply sit back and see your Lego Mindstorm NXT robot execute your commands. The Lego Mindstorm is not simply a toy. It is in fact used by universities teaching robotics. The basic robotic logic and design will help students to comprehend the fundamentals of robotics. Lego Mindstorm NXT will develop your imagination, abilities, and technical skills and is highly recommended to hobbyists out there. It's really technical yet easy, created precisely to suit everybody's ability level.