In this book, we will be using the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 to make our own smart robots. The EV3 is ideal for building smart robots at this level for several reasons:
- It allows robotics enthusiasts of all skill levels to quickly prototype their own robots.
- It includes a suite of cool sensors that our robot can use to gather information about its environment.
- It has its own unique, intuitive programming language and development environment that allow us to write programs to control our smart robot.
- It includes motors and other hardware that enable it to interact with its environment.
- The EV3 intelligent brick acts as the brain of the robot. It runs the program, processes information from the sensors, makes decisions, ...