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Re: mindstorms NXT
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 5 Jan 2006 07:24:23 GMT
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In lugnet.announce, Lee Magpili wrote:
> check out www.mindstorms.com/press
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> lego just put out a press release all about the NeXT version of mindstorms, they
> put a whole spec out on it..
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> heres a bit from the article explaining the specs
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> LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include:
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> • All-new NXT intelligent brick
> • 3 interactive servo motors feature inbuilt rotation sensors to align speed for
> precise control
> • New ultrasonic sensor makes robots “see” by responding to movement
> • New sound sensor enables robots to react to sound commands, including sound
> pattern and tone recognition
> • Improved light sensor detects different colors and light intensity
> • Improved touch sensor reacts to touch or release and allows robots to feel
> • 519 hand-selected, stylized elements from the LEGO TECHNIC® building system
> ensure robot creations will be sturdy and durable while also looking authentic
> • Opportunities for physical programming of robots and interaction with robots
> during programming
> • 18 building challenges with clear, step-by-step instructions help acclimate
> users to the new system to create robots ranging from humanoids and machinery to
> animals and vehicles
> • Digital wire interface allows for third-party developments
> • Information, inspiration, news, community programs and more at
> www.mindstorms.com
Darn it, you beat me to posting this! :-P
Anyway, I can't WAIT until this is released. I help my local elementary school
every year with the FIRST LEGO League competition, so hopefully they will use
this kit. I will more than likley save up money and purchase this. :-)
Best thing I have read all day. This is so COOL! :-D
- Daniel
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) Is this going to be totally incompatible with the old Mindstorms?? That would be devastating to people with investments in the existing system. Gyl (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | RE: mindstorms NXT
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| Wow, that really looks very cool and as someone already said, kudos to the few that followed that NDA to the line, that's a BIG secret to keep for a mindstorms fan. Now we know who to blame for the things we don't like ;D . Anyway, I don't want to (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
| | | Re: mindstorms NXT
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| (...) from the botmag page... "A special version for school and institutional use is also releasing later this year." (URL) (and better) than the consumer version ? Ray (18 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | mindstorms NXT
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| check out www.mindstorms.com/press lego just put out a press release all about the NeXT version of mindstorms, they put a whole spec out on it.. heres a bit from the article explaining the specs LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include: • All-new NXT (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce) !!
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