Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics Announced

Denver_80203 writes "Just when you thought Lego Mindstorms was grinding its last gear, comes the announcement of Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics Toolset, with sleek servo motors, an ultrasonic sensor which allows robots to 'see' by responding to movement, a sound sensor which enables robots to react to sound commands (including sound pattern and tone recognition) improved touch and light sensors, and a and a programmable brick with at least 7 or 8 RJ11 type jacks. Robot fun! Out in August 2006, and in true Lego style will cost $249." Wired has a preview of the cover story about the new kit on their site.

looks sweet

[User 956]

But why does it look like an ipod that's been assimilated by the Borg? [lego.com]

Responds to tones, eh?

[FooAtWFU]

I guess it's about time to break out the theme music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind...

Well...

[Anonymous Coward]

my wife is not going to be happy about this...

So when is the Patent lawsuit

[Dareth]

I'm sure plenty of patents on robotics and their associated "Intellectual Property" will need to be defended from this kit. Just imagine what young children might build and do with this without close guidance and supervision! They must learn to respect the intellectual rights of other people or companies. Otherwise, society will crumble and we will all have to go back to playing with Lincoln logs and tinker toys... with the appropriate license(s) of course.

Absolutely right.

[Poromenos1]

I don't think grinding it's last gears is correct.

Indeed, it's "grinding its last gears".

Re:The Neatest Lego Creation

[Denver_80203]

I'm a follower or the Flying Spaghetti Monster [reasonablyclever.com], myself

Re:looks sweet

[thewiz]

Perhaps it's going to part of the next Lego video game: Dance Dance Robot.

HOLY CRAP!!!!!

[LiLWiP]

Johnny 5 IS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!! Legos are certainly much cooler than when I was a kid...
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