Hatrack River Forum: NXT Lego Mindstorm Robots! (Coolness)

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Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :

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:

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

[Eek!]

I want one. Rats, it doesn't hit store shelves until after my birthday. [Cry]

Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :

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Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :

I saw this and thought to myself "ooooh, human_2.0 would love that..."

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

Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :

Oh man. That looks so cool! *whines* I want one! I want one!

Posted by Great Hatrack (Member # 8233) on :

Ha, it needs batteries!

Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :

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.

Hehehe

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