First launched in 1998, the original LEGO MINDSTORMS for Schools and ROBOLAB(TM) each year helped countless students grasp science, technology, engineering, and math concepts with hands-on, naturally motivating building sets, programming software, and curriculum. Building upon that success, the new MINDSTORMS Education NXT brings together the well-established relevance of LEGO Education robotics and the latest technologies to provide an unprecedented learning opportunity for students ages 8 and up.
With a new intelligent brick, expanded sensor capabilities, updated programming software, and new curriculum and activities, MINDSTORMS Education NXT enables students to complete assigned challenges with more options than ever before -- they'll build stronger and smarter robots that more closely mimic real-world machines.
Features of the new system include:
-- New 32-bit NXT intelligent brick complete with a rechargeable battery
system
-- Sturdy LEGO TECHNIC building system with more than 400 elements
-- New ultrasonic and sound sensors, plus improved light and touch sensors
-- Three interactive servo motors with built-in rotation sensors
-- Bluetooth(R) technology allowing robots to communicate with computers,
cell phones, and PDAs
-- New, highly intuitive programming software with increased functionality
that, like ROBOLAB, is powered by LabVIEW(TM) from National Instruments
-- Curriculum, activities, and resources developed at Carnegie Mellon
University
LEGO Education continues to offer and support the original LEGO MINDSTORMS for Schools, ROBOLAB, and related curriculum. With the introduction of the new MINDSTORMS Education NXT, a continuum was created giving educators more robotics choices than ever. Visit our Web site regularly for more information about using the two systems together in a classroom and/or transitioning to the new system.
For beginners and experienced LEGO Education robotics users alike, LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT is the next step in preparing future generations of engineers, scientists, and lifelong learners!
For more information about the new system or to find contact information for the representative in your area, visit http://www.LEGOeducation.com or call 800-362-4308.
Contact: Communications Manager Tom Farmer
800-828-5787, tfarmer@pitsco.com
