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human_2.0
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http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8527

http://botmag.com/articles/lego_mindstorms_robot_news_1.shtml

http://botmag.com/video/01-06_lego_mindstorms.wmv

- 32-bit processor. Bluetooth, USB2, Mac & PC, (& cell phone/PDA because of bluetooth),
- 3 Interactive Servo motors feature built-in rotation sensors to align speed for precise control
- New sound sensor reacts to sound commands, patterns and tones
- New ultrasonic visual sensor responds to movement
- Improved touch sensor reacts to touch and release
- Improved light sensor detects different colors and light intensities

$250, Aug 2006 release.

Mindstorms was too simplistic for the price before. But now...

:drool:
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Derrell
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[Eek!] [Eek!] I want one. Rats, it doesn't hit store shelves until after my birthday. [Cry]
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I saw this and thought to myself "ooooh, human_2.0 would love that..."

...at which point I saw who started the thread. [Cool]
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Oh man. That looks so cool! *whines* I want one! I want one!
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Ha, it needs batteries!
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human_2.0
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quote:
Originally posted by erosomniac:
I saw this and thought to myself "ooooh, human_2.0 would love that..."

...at which point I saw who started the thread. [Cool]
Hehehe [Big Grin]

I think this is the best announcement to come out of CES so far...
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