LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System
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LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System is an early programmable robotics kit that lets users build and control customizable LEGO-based robots using sensors, motors, and computer software.
Observed surface forms (6)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| LEGO MINDSTORMS 1.0 | 1 |
| LEGO MINDSTORMS 2.0 | 1 |
| LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System | 1 |
| LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System 1.0 | 1 |
| ROBOLAB | 1 |
| RoboLab | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
educational robotics platform
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robotics construction kit ⓘ |
| brand | LEGO NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category | consumer robotics kit ⓘ |
| communicationMethod | infrared link between PC and RCX ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | LEGO Technic system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developer | The LEGO Group NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
downloadable programs from PC to brick
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on-brick program execution ⓘ predefined robot building instructions ⓘ |
| generation | first LEGO Mindstorms generation ⓘ |
| hardwareComponent |
RCX microcontroller
NERFINISHED
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input ports for sensors ⓘ output ports for motors ⓘ |
| includes |
PC software
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RCX brick NERFINISHED ⓘ assorted LEGO Technic elements ⓘ electric motors ⓘ light sensors ⓘ touch sensors ⓘ |
| inspiredCommunity |
educational robotics competitions
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hobbyist robotics community ⓘ |
| mainController | RCX programmable brick NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs |
Robotics Invention System 1.0
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Robotics Invention System 2.0 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
drag-and-drop programming blocks
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expandable with additional sensors and motors ⓘ user-programmable brick with onboard microcontroller ⓘ |
| operatingSystemSupport | Microsoft Windows NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | LEGO Mindstorms NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerSource | batteries for RCX brick ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
STEM education
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learning robotics ⓘ |
| programmingInterface | graphical programming environment ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1998 ⓘ |
| shortName | RIS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successor | LEGO Mindstorms NXT NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
autonomous robot behavior
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motor control ⓘ sensor-based control ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
children
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educators ⓘ hobbyists ⓘ |
| usedFor |
hands-on engineering projects
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teaching programming concepts ⓘ |
| usedIn | classroom robotics courses ⓘ |
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LEGO Mindstorms
this entity surface form:
LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System
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LEGO MINDSTORMS 1.0
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LEGO MINDSTORMS 2.0
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ROBOLAB
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LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System 1.0
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RoboLab