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LEGO Mindstorms NXT
With a new intelligent brick, expanded sensor capabilities, updated programming software, and new curriculum and activities, MINDSTORMS NXT for Education enables students to complete assigned challenges with more options.
Some of the new features of the new system include:
- New 32-bit NXT intelligent brick complete with a rechargeable battery system
- New ultrasonic and sound sensors, plus improved light and touch sensors
- Three interactive servo motors with built-in rotation sensors
- Bluetooth technology to communicate with computers, cell phones, and PDAs
Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention System
Lego RoboLab Details
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Special Features of NXT Technology
Mindstorms NXT Set includes: |
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT includes 519 LEGO TECHNIC pieces, the NXT intelligent brick, touch, light, ultrasonic and sound sensors, 3 servo motors, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 cable and PC/MAC compatible programming software powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments.
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Sensors |
- Ultrasonic Sensor: the "eyes" of the robot measure distance, movements and detects objects.
- Sound Sensor: the "ears" of the robot, allowing creations to react to sound commands and patterns, as well as recognize tones.
- Touch Sensor: the "fingers" of the robots, reacting to touch or release.
- Light Sensor: detects different colors and light intensity.
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Programming |
Powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments, the NXT programming software has intuitive, icon-based drag and drop environment for "building" programs. Also, it includes 18 robot challenges with step-by-step building instructions.
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NXT Intelligent Brick |
It is the "brain" of the robot.
- 32-bit ARM7 microprocessor
- Bluetooth wireless communication
- USB 2.0 port
- 4 input ports
- 3 output ports
- Power, 6 AA Batteries
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