What you need for this book

You will need a LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 kit to build the robots in this book. There are two versions of the kit: the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Home Edition (Lego Set # 31313) and the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Education Core Set (Lego Set # 45544). Both of these kits can be purchased for about $350. I have provided build instructions in this book, so you can build your robots no matter which set you have. The hardware differences include the type of wheels, treads, and casters. Between the kits, most of the pieces are the same but of different colors. The Home Edition has a Touch Sensor, Color Sensor, Infrared Sensor, and Infrared beacon. The Education Edition has a Touch Sensor, Color Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor, and a rechargeable ...

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