Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0
by Lego

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• No programming experience is necessary
• multi-tasking operating system (up to 10 simultaneous tasks), three eight-bittimers, three 500 mA outputs, and three inputs
• The devices are intelligent enough to follow paths (via markings on the floor), and movearound obstacles
• EachRCX unit can store five programs so one robot can do multiple things
• The instruction booklays out step-by-step plans for seven robots

Book Reviews of Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0

Book Review: Learn while having Fun! Fun! Fun!
Summary: 5 Stars

FOR YOUNG USERS This product will immediately engage young users in building and programming the layouts that come with the kit. This alone makes it worth twice the cost. The programming environment is easy, yet the possibilities it offers will draw your kids into thinking and problem-solving. Learning and having fun at the same time: What a great idea!

FOR ADULTS Lego robots are used in graduate courses at MIT and Indiana University, among other schools. The programming environment is robust enough that it can support exercises in artificial intelligence. Check the NET: there are people out there posting advanced code for the Lego OS, writing new operating systems for the Mindstorms platform, and posting instructions for their own robotic creations. It is fun and educational for adults, too!

PURCHASING RECOMMENDATION The Robotics Invention System is the best entry point to Mindstorms, in my opinion. The programming options are much greater because of the ability to program on a PC with this kit. The lower-priced Mindstorms kits, such as the Robotics Discovery set do not allow programming from the PC. The programs are limited to what is included in the on-board processing module. That means the Robotics Discovery robots cannot do nearly as much as you can program the Robotics Invention System robots to do.

Summary of Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0

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