The Poojer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 there is a new product out by lego called mindstorm or something, that lets you build a programmable robot, however being lego, I feel it might be to "childish" for a 15 year old. I dont want something that is remote controlled, rather something that is programmable...similar to the lego product but geared toward an older crowd...if anyone has any suggestions, i would appreciate any input or advise. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 there is a new product out by lego called mindstorm or something, that lets you build a programmable robot, however being lego, I feel it might be to "childish" for a 15 year old. I dont want something that is remote controlled, rather something that is programmable...similar to the lego product but geared toward an older crowd...if anyone has any suggestions, i would appreciate any input or advise. Thanks. I have a Mindstorm set. MIT uses Mindstorm to teach it's freshman-level robotics classes. Trust me, it's not childish, even if it is Legos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 really? that is good to know. Is it something that can be altered with add-ons, additional kits etc???? and are they standart lego parts, except the "brains" that is, I know how easy legos go missing I have a Mindstorm set. MIT uses Mindstorm to teach it's freshman-level robotics classes. Trust me, it's not childish, even if it is Legos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 really? that is good to know. Is it something that can be altered with add-ons, additional kits etc???? and are they standart lego parts, except the "brains" that is, I know how easy legos go missing Yep, there's additional kits above and beyond the basic kit. And it'll work with standard Legos...the "brain" and a whole bunch of moving parts (gears, wheels, pulleys, axles, etc.) are rather specialized, but they're all made to the same "snap together" design as regular Legos. Legos are really an example of marvelous engineering, if you look closely at them. I marvel at the design and development that went into even the simplest brick. But then, I also argue statistics with illiterate idiots, so maybe I need better hobbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 But then, I also argue statistics with illiterate idiots, so maybe I need better hobbies. Sometimes the ends really don't justify the average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 trying to get your name on every post again??? Sometimes the ends really don't justify the average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 trying to get your name on every post again??? who sorry, i'll desist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 This has nothing to do with anything. FEMBOTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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