Robotics Kits

New Lego Robotics System - NXT

Lego have just announced a new robotics construction system - Lego NXT. Properties include:

3 interactive servo motors feature inbuilt rotation sensors to align speed for precise control
New ultrasonic sensor makes robots "see" by responding to movement
New sound sensor enables robots to react to sound commands, including sound pattern and tone recognition
Improved light sensor detects different colours and light intensity
Improved touch sensor reacts to touch or release and allows robots to feel
519 hand-selected, stylized elements from the LEGO TECHNIC® building system ensure robot creations will be sturdy and durable while also looking authentic
Opportunities for physical programming of robots and interaction with robots during programming
18 building challenges with clear, step-by-step instructions help acclimate users to the new system to create robots ranging from humanoids and machinery to animals and vehicles

Lego Factory allows you to download Lego Digital Designer software for free. This three-dimensional, computer-aided design program helps you create your own Lego models. You can save and share the creation or order all the necessary components and step-by-step instructions on how to build the design. Lego Factory is live today; the cost of your creations depends on how many Lego pieces your design requires.

The Robotics Connection store is a source for programmable Botster and R1 mobile robot kits, oopic and BX-24 microcontrollers for hobbyists, teachers, and educators wishing to develop or teach students about robotics technology and software in the classroom. Robotics Connection is a branch of Summerour Robotics Corporation, based in Braselton, GA 30548, USA. Its distributors include:

Lextronic
   36/40 Rue du Gal de Gaulle,
  La Queue en Brie,
  France 94510
Active-Robots Ltd,
   Wells Road,
   Chilcompton,
   Radstock,
   Somerset BA3 4EY
   United Kingdom

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On-Line Resources

This website, and the information it contains!
EURON Robotics DVD
Databases!
- A database of teaching materials that can be used freely for educational purposes;
- The Theseuron directory indexes recent EU PhD theses and provides readers with access to the most up-to-date research in various areas of robotics;
- A database of European robotics courses.

Paper Publications

A series of promotional leaflets with different emphases and different intended audiences;
A regular column in the IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine (RAM);
Many volumes of the Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (STAR) series.



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