[ for all who remember fondly lego, tinker toys, lincoln logs, and other building systems]
When you hear about a new LEGO robotics kit, the obvious question is how does it compare to LEGO Mindstorms. The LEGO Boost is definitely less intimidating and much more accessible than MindStorms.
The LEGO Boost really plays up the build and play aspect of making robots. Yes, kids can definitely learn the basics of coding and programing, but Boost is not going to replace Mindstorms.
Here are the key features of the LEGO Boost Robotics Kit:
• Includes over 840 LEGO® pieces, plus a LEGO Move Hub, Interactive Motor and a Color & Distance Sensor.
• Move Hub features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, two encoded motors, activation button, internal tilt sensor and a light.
• Interactive Motor is an encoded motor.
• Color & Distance Sensor detects distance, motion and color, and can also function as a light.
• Rotate Vernie’s head to activate its shoulder-mounted spring-loaded shooter.
• Build the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4) and try out the different tool and customization attachments to prepare the vehicle for an array of exciting activities.
• Learn how to play a song and rock out with the Guitar4000.
• Look after your own pet with Frankie the Cat. Be sure to feed it the right food—or it might get upset!
• Construct, code and operate the AutoBuilder to produce real miniature LEGO® models.
• Build and code robots and models, and complete exciting activities with the playmat and intuitive LEGO® BOOST app, available for iOS and Android tablet devices.
• Easy-to-use intuitive software with icon-based drag-and-drop coding interface.
• Building instructions for all 5 models are included with the free LEGO® BOOST app.
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more at source ( including video and where/when to buy: LEGO Boost First Look, A Robotic Kit With An Emphasis on Building | The Huffington Post
When you hear about a new LEGO robotics kit, the obvious question is how does it compare to LEGO Mindstorms. The LEGO Boost is definitely less intimidating and much more accessible than MindStorms.
The LEGO Boost really plays up the build and play aspect of making robots. Yes, kids can definitely learn the basics of coding and programing, but Boost is not going to replace Mindstorms.
Here are the key features of the LEGO Boost Robotics Kit:
• Includes over 840 LEGO® pieces, plus a LEGO Move Hub, Interactive Motor and a Color & Distance Sensor.
• Move Hub features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, two encoded motors, activation button, internal tilt sensor and a light.
• Interactive Motor is an encoded motor.
• Color & Distance Sensor detects distance, motion and color, and can also function as a light.
• Rotate Vernie’s head to activate its shoulder-mounted spring-loaded shooter.
• Build the M.T.R.4 (Multi-Tooled Rover 4) and try out the different tool and customization attachments to prepare the vehicle for an array of exciting activities.
• Learn how to play a song and rock out with the Guitar4000.
• Look after your own pet with Frankie the Cat. Be sure to feed it the right food—or it might get upset!
• Construct, code and operate the AutoBuilder to produce real miniature LEGO® models.
• Build and code robots and models, and complete exciting activities with the playmat and intuitive LEGO® BOOST app, available for iOS and Android tablet devices.
• Easy-to-use intuitive software with icon-based drag-and-drop coding interface.
• Building instructions for all 5 models are included with the free LEGO® BOOST app.
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more at source ( including video and where/when to buy: LEGO Boost First Look, A Robotic Kit With An Emphasis on Building | The Huffington Post
