Lego Education Robotics Kits:Mindstorms EV3
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313
This intelligent EV3 Brick features powerful ARM9 processor, Wi-Fi USB port and Internet connectivity, Micro SD card reader, back-lit buttons and 4 motor ports. There are 3 interactive servo motors, remote control, imp. and redesigned color sensor, redesigned touch sensor, infrared sensor, 550+ LEGO Technic elements.
You can control your robot via the infrared sensor system; intuitive software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming interface. Inside the package, there is building instructions for 1 robot included.Download 4 more building instructions plus bonus building instructions developed by real fans and endorsed by LEGO at LEGO.com/mindstorms.
Below are recent Lego Mindstorms EV3 reviews wrote by owners:
“"I'm a 12 year old that loves robotics, so my dad decided to pursue my interest and buy me the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robotics Kit. First thing's first, I love it!
It came on time and the packaging was great! It looked just like how I saw it at the Lego Store. When I opened it, all the legos were in their place and were packed in compact sized plastic bags. There is an outer layer that can be cut off and used as the test track. There is also an Instruction Manual with the directions to make the TRACK3R Robot. The only thing left to do is after you build it, you download the Lego Mindstorms Software that's available on their website. Overall, it's a great product. Would recommend this product to a friend."”
“Got two sets for my kids (ages 11 and 12). Coding is a must have skill on today's education, so this is the perfect education toy to get your kids started, specially if they love Legos. Let them put together some Technics and get comfortable with more complex sets, which have some mechanical functions and movement. Then let them have the Mindstorms set and they will amaze you with robots programmed by them.
Learn coding while having fun!”
Lego Robotics Kits for Education: Mindstorms NXT
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547)
This intelligent NXT Lego brick features 32-bit microprocessor and a large matrix display. Along with the package, there are three interactive servo motors and four sensors (Ultrasonic Sensor, 2 Touch Sensors and the all-new Color Sensor); four input and 3 output ports, and Bluetooth and USB communication link
Color Sensor has triple functionality: distinguishes colors and light settings, and functions as a lamp. There is easy-to-use software (PC and Mac) with icon-based drag-and-drop programming and 16 fun building and programming challenges. With building instructions, you could build four amazing robots.
Compare to Mindstorms EV3, this Lego education robotics kits set is relatively old. Being said that, those robotics lovers may would like to have one for collection. There are product reviews found online:
"This is the type of toy I would give an arm to have back in my childhood. I bought this in 2009 when my first daughter was 1 year old. Time has flown since then and now she's 5, we are having a great time while she is building the robogator with my assistance. It is so rewarding to see your little one using their basic math skills in order to check they are picking the right part and how they compare the piece made with the instructions in order to make sure they did it right. Definitely a great way to spend time with your kids and helping them to develop fine skills in the process. For now we have to wait for the younger 3 year old sister go sleep but I can't wait to get her involved too."
"I bought this when my son was 7 years old, and while he could not do the programming part himself, he was able to learn the words such as "Programming", "Loop", "Command", "Bluetooth", etc. And later, he was also able to modify the code I built and made the robot do what he wanted it to do. He learned that there are some simple stuff that's difficult to program, and how to go around the problem. He still plays with this kit.
This is very educational toy. I highly recommend to parents who's technically inclined and interested their child to learn robotics."
