Introduction

If you’ve been looking for a fun introduction to robotics without having to solder wires or learn advanced programming languages, the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 is just the ticket. You can make and program robots using a graphical interface and LEGO interlocking parts. When you’re ready for a new challenge, you can hack the operating system and use more advanced languages such as Java. You can also connect EV3 robots to harness the combined computing power or have EV3 robots communicate wirelessly with each other.

When you’re ready to get more social with your projects, there are First LEGO Robotics Leagues, LEGO robotics clubs, and LEGO robotics–themed camps. You don’t even have to be a kid to enjoy playing with LEGO robotics. I once helped ...

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