Readers begin by writing functions that control their robots’ movement, sensors, and sounds and then move on to programming more complex behaviors that allow their robots to follow lines, detect ...

The brand-new Lego Mindstorms EV3 platform is designed to make it easy for adults and children alike to program robots. The new platform comes with an all-new series of sensors and motors.

Mindstorms EV3 further improved that wireless functionality with the addition of wifi as well, but to program its ARM9 processor-powered EV3 brick still required you to sit at a computer or a ...

From a software perspective, the EV3 application can program NXT bricks as well. This should enable NXT users to purchase the new kit and integrate both sets together without much friction.

Lego is back with another generation of MindStorms, the company's consumer robotics line aimed at introducing application programming to a younger generation. Kids these days grow up with so much ...

The EV3 Programmer App consists of the 11 most popular programming blocks in the LEGO MINDSTORMS software, including action blocks, flow blocks and comment blocks. After writing and saving a program ...

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The $350 EV3 kits are due out after mid-year. ... Lego Mindstorms says the robots' modular designs can enable a youngster to build and program a robot in as little as 20 minutes.

In Europe, the EV3 starts at about $40,000 (36,000 euros) and can drive up to 372 miles (599 km) on a single charge. Ahead of its US debut, Kia’s low-cost electric SUV has already been spotted ...

Lego also introduced a “Robot Commander” app that lets you program and control your creation from a smartphone. The reviews of EV3 so far are overwhelmingly positive.