2. Lego Space Launch http://legospace.com/en-
us/Games/LegoSpaceLaunch.aspx?icmp=COUSGa mesGLCitySpaceLaunch
3. What is Lego Mindstorms? Kits for designing and programing
robots. 1998 Lego introduces the Robotics Invention System (RIS).
2006 Lego Mindstorms NXT 2009 NXT 2.0
4. The Brick The brain of the Mindstorms robot USB port to
interface with PC/Mac Upload programs to the robot.
5. Interfacing with the Brick Touch Sensor: enables the robot
to feel and react to its environment Sound Sensor: enables the
robot to react to sound Light Sensor: can detect light and color
Ultrasonic Sensor: allows the robot to measure distance and react
to movement Servo Motors: ensures the robot moves with
precision
6. Endless Possibilities
7. Whats in the Box? 619 building elements, gears, wheels,
tracks and tires 1 Brick 2 Touch Sensors 1 Ultrasonic Sensor 1
Color Sensor 3 Interactive servo motors 7 connector cables User
Guide CD with easy-to-use Test Pad
8. NXT-G Programing Language Drag-and-drop programming language
Easy to use Good introduction to programming robots
9. Steps for Building a Robot Build it Program it Activate
it
10. Web Site http://mindstorms.lego.com Instructions for
building robots Support forums
11. Fun Zone
12. Educational Benefits Creativity Interest in science and
technology Computer skills Problem solving Working in teams at Lego
competitions
13. FIRST FIRST Nonprofit organization Created in 1989 by Dean
Kamen Inventor of the Segway.
14. FIRSTs Mission To transform our culture by creating a world
where science and technology are celebrated and where young people
dream of becoming science and technology heroes - Dean Kamen
Inaugural robotics competition held in 1992 in a high school gym in
New Hamshire.
15. FIRST Lego League Born in 1999 Students between ages of 9
and 14 Teams of no more than 10 students
16. Themes 2012 Theme Senior Solutions Past Themes Mission Mars
Power Puzzle Ocean Odyssey Nano Quest
17. The Project Project Find a senior partner Learn about
problems facing seniors Develop an innovation solution Present your
solution to the judges Science Fair Non-robotic part of the
competition
18. Robot Competitions Robot Design Teamwork Gracious
Professionalism Problem Solving/Team Dynamics
Enthusiasm/Participation Team Challenge