Everyone fantasises about building and controlling their very own super-advanced robots. Or is that just us? The problem is homemade robots usually malfunction, before turning on their creators and going on homicidal rampages. At least they do in the movies. What’s more, you need to be really brainy to build one. Or do you?
Well no, not if you use the all-new LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0. This jaw-droppingly advanced robotic construction system allows you to build and program your very own fully-functional computerised robots. No degree in electro-mechanics required!
The claw sees green with its RGB sensors
Impressed? You should be because LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 has been blowing away hard-to-impress tech journos across the globe. And that’s hardly surprising as it renders most commercially-available DIY robot systems obsolete.
At the heart of this ingenious concept is the NXT - an über-intelligent, USB-friendly, computer-controlled ‘brick’ that acts as your robot’s brain. We’re talking interactive servo motors, built-in rotation sensors, ultrasonic sensors, touch sensors and a sensor that can detect different colours and light intensities. It even works as a mood lamp. Incredible!
Featuring a 32-bit microprocessor, LCD display, loudspeaker and control panel, this ultra-sophisticated block brings your creations to life, and offers countless design/functionality permutations. You can even control your robots using your computer or mobile phone (via Bluetooth).
Thanks to a handy quick-start guide, idiot-proof software and step-by-step building instructions, you can create four different robots that will obey your every command. And to think we used to be impressed by schoolmates who could spell rude words with LEGO bricks. But what about those robots?
Shooterbot
Robogator
Alpha Rex
First up, meet Shooterbot, a moving vehicle robot that can guard your room and shoot balls at intruders.
Next up, there’s Robogator, a fearsome robot that moves like (you guessed it) an alligator. It even snaps at anyone who comes too near. Cripes!
Colour Sorter is a robotic sorting machine that can arrange different coloured objects before firing them via its accurate catapult.
Finally, Alpha Rex is the ultimate robot: a super advanced humanoid with multiple functions, it can walk, talk, avoid objects and even dance. Amazing!
The LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 construction system is so technologically advanced we could sit here all day listing its gobsmackingly impressive features. But we won’t because we’re busy constructing our own masterpiece: Fireboxbot, a motion sensitive automaton that looks like General Grievous but pours tea whenever we click our fingers. No really!
Snap, snap!
In fact we’ll give him a go right now…*click*… no Fireboxbot…don’t throw the tea in his face…no, that powerclaw’s not designed to throttle the boss…no, don’t do th…Aargh!
Product Features:
NXT 32-bit micro-controller with built in Bluetooth
3 Interactive Servo Motors with built in Rotation Sensors
1 Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and 7 Connector cables
All new colour sensor with triple functionality
1 x CD with easy to use, drag and drop programming software
Building instructions for 4 new robots
Sound Editor and remote control
1 Test Pad on which you can test your models
USB 2.0 and Bluetooth support
619 Specially Selected LEGO Technic elements
32-bit ARM7 microcontroller
256 Kbytes FLASH, 64 Kbytes RAM
8-bit AVR microcontroller
4 Kbytes FLASH, 512 Byte RAM
4 input ports and 3 output ports
6-wire cable digital platform
100 x 64 pixel LCD graphical display
Loudspeaker - 8 kHz sound quality
Specifications:
Microsoft Windows:
Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 800 MHz minimum
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or newer.
Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 1 GHz minimum
CD-ROM drive
512MB of RAM minimum
700MB of available hard-disk space
XGA display (1024x768)
1 available USB port
Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)*
Apple Macintosh:
Apple MacOS X v10.4 or v10.5
PowerPC® G3, G4, G5 processor, 600 MHz minimum
Intel processor
DVD-drive
512MB of RAM minimum
700MB of available hard-disk space
XGA display (1024x768)
1 available USB port
Compatible Bluetooth adapter (optional)*
* Supported Bluetooth software are Widcomm® Bluetooth for Windows newer than v. 1.4.2.10 SP5 and the Bluetooth stacks included in Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or newer, Windows Vista or Vista latest Service Pack, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9, 10.4 and 10.5.
My son had the pleasure of having one bought into school for him to look at and play with the rest of his classmates and the whole class thoroughly enjoyed this product, I have had constant asks of one for a Christmas pressie as have many other parents I know. Becks, Kent - 13th November 2012
Firebox says: It's back in stock in 2-3 weeks Becks! You can place a preorder now...
Awesomeness. Tyler O, Ft. Collins CO - 31st January 2010
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