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Subject: 
The NXT generation version
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lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos
Date: 
Thu, 5 Jan 2006 15:59:12 GMT
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from the lego press release...

...The heart of the new system is the NXT brick, an autonomous 32-bit LEGO
microprocessor that can be programmed using a PC, or for the first time in
the retail offering, a Mac. After building their robots, users create a
program within easy-to-use yet feature-rich software, powered by LabVIEW
from National Instruments. ...

(hmmm... will it be something similar to the Robolab interface??? )

...Downloading programs to an invention is easy. Users with
BluetoothR-enabled computer hardware can transfer their programs to the NXT
wirelessly,...

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include:

* 32-bit processor

* All-new NXT intelligent brick

* 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 colors and light intensity

* Improved touch sensor reacts to touch or release and allows robots
to feel

* 519 hand-selected, stylized elements from the LEGO TECHNICR 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

* *****Digital wire interface allows for third-party developments*****


* Information, inspiration, news, community programs and more at
<http://www.mindstorms.com> www.mindstorms.com

***Too exciting!  Does it mean I can write a third-party software to
interface with my bluetooth cell phone now!?  I am so excited...If this is
true... I can see great and more challenging addition to our robotics club
in the future....

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Elizabeth Mabrey                                   Storming Robots,LLC
Director, M.S.C.S.                                 Technology Learning
Center
3322 Rt. 22 West, Bldg 4, Ste 402        www.storming-robots.com
<http://www.storming-robots.com/>
Branchburg,  NJ    08876                      Partner of LEGO  MINDSTORMS
Ph:   (908) 595-1010                                  Robotics Community
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