LEGO Mindstorms is a hardware and software package children use to develop programmable robots using LEGO building blocks and a Scratch-based app. LEGO Mindstorms was discontinued in December 2022, but the product can still be purchased through third-party vendors.
LEGO Spike is a new programmable robotics system for students. Similar to the older Mindstorms, learners create robots with LEGO bricks and bring them to life through introductory programming. Younger students use block coding, while older students are introduced to Python.
LEGO Mindstorms and LEGO Spike are designed for users ages 6+.
Using your SLCL library card, you can access numerous online courses. LinkedIn Learning offers a couple of videos about LEGO Mindstorms:
Programming Real Robots: LEGO Mindstorms
Building and Controlling a Real Robot: LEGO Mindstorms
The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Idea Book by
The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Idea Book explores dozens of creative ways to build amazing mechanisms with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set. Each model includes a list of the required parts, minimal text, and colorful photographs from multiple angles so you can re-create it without the need for step-by-step instructions. You'll learn to build cars with real suspension, steerable crawlers, ball-shooters, grasping robotic arms, and other creative marvels. Each model demonstrates simple mechanical principles that you can use as building blocks for your own creations. Best of all, every part you need to build these machines comes in one LEGO set (#31313)!
Getting Started with LEGO® MINDSTORMS by
A hands-on, beginner-friendly guide to building and programming robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and LEGO SPIKE Prime. You're the new owner of a LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor or SPIKE Prime kit. Now what? This full-color, illustrated instructional guide teaches you the basics of robotics engineering, using examples relevant to both LEGO sets. You'll be making remote-control vehicles, motorized grabbers, automatic ball launchers, and other exciting robots in no time! Rather than feature step-by-step instructions for building a handful of models, you'll find essential information and expert tips and tricks for designing, building, and programming your own robotic creations. The book features a comprehensive introduction to coding with Word Blocks, an intuitive visual programming language based on Scratch, and explores topics such as using motors and sensors, building sturdy structures, and troubleshooting problems when things go wrong. As you learn, loads of challenges and open-ended projects will inspire you to try out ideas. Your journey to becoming a confident robot designer begins here.
Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 by
Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 shows you how to create new fun and fantastic creations with the new EV3 programmable brick along with other new EV3 pieces and features. You'll learn the language of the EV3 brick, and then go on to create a variety of programmable vehicles using MINDSTORMS and Technic parts. You'll then move into creating robot parts, including robotic arms. You'll even learn how to make different types of MINDSTORMS walkers. Finally, you'll learn how to incorporate light and sound into your amazing EV3 creations. Whether you're a MINDSTORMS enthusiast wanting to know more about EV3, a robotics competitor, or just a LEGO fan who wants to learn all about what EV3 can do, Beginning LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 will give you the knowledge you need. Note: the printed book is in black and white. The Kindle and ebook versions are in color (black and white on black and white Kindles).
The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Laboratory by
The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set offers so many new and exciting features that it can be hard to know where to begin. Without the help of an expert, it could take months of experimentation to learn how to use the advanced mechanisms and numerous programming features. In The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Laboratory, author Daniele Benedettelli, robotics expert and member of the elite LEGO MINDSTORMS Expert Panel, shows you how to use gears, beams, motors, sensors, and programming blocks to create sophisticated robots that can avoid obstacles, walk on two legs, and even demonstrate autonomous behavior. You'll also dig into related math, engineering, and robotics concepts that will help you create your own amazing robots. Programming experiments throughout will challenge you, while a series of comics and countless illustrations inform the discussion and keep things fun. As you make your way through the book, you'll build and program five wicked cool robots- -ROV3R, a vehicle you can modify to do things like follow a line, avoid obstacles, and even clean a room -WATCHGOOZ3, a bipedal robot that can be programmed to patrol a room using only the Brick Program App (no computer required!) -SUP3R CAR, a rear-wheel-drive armored car with an ergonomic two-lever remote control -SENTIN3L, a walking tripod that can record and execute color-coded sequences of commands -T-R3X, a fearsome bipedal robot that will find and chase down prey With The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Laboratory as your guide, you'll become an EV3 master in no time. Requirements- One LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set (LEGO SET #31313)
Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots by
Build and program smart robots with the EV3.About This Book* Efficiently build smart robots with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3* Discover building techniques and programming concepts that are used by engineers to prototype robots in the real world * This project-based guide will teach you how to build exciting projects such as the objecta-tracking tank, ultimate all-terrain vehicle, remote control race car, or even a GPS-navigating autonomous vehicle Who This Book Is ForThis book is for hobbyists, robotic engineers, and programmers who understand the basics of the EV3 programming language and are familiar with building with LEGO Technic and want to try some advanced projects. If you want to learn some new engineering techniques and take your experience with the EV3 to the next level, then this book is for you. What You Will Learn* Understand the characteristics that make a robot smart* Grasp proportional beacon following and use proximity sensors to track an object* Discover how mechanisms such as rack-and-pinion and the worm gear work* Program a custom GUI to make a robot more user friendly* Make a fun and quirky interactive robot that has its own personality* Get to know the principles of remote control and programming car-style steering* Understand some of the mechanisms that enable a car to drive* Navigate to a destination with a GPS receiverIn DetailSmart robots are an ever-increasing part of our daily lives. With LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, you can now prototype your very own small-scale smart robot that uses specialized programming and hardware to complete a mission. EV3 is a robotics platform for enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels that makes prototyping robots accessible to all.This book will walk you through six different projects that range from intermediate to advanced level. The projects will show you building and programming techniques that are used by engineers in the real world, which will help you build your own smart robot.You'll see how to make the most of the EV3 robotics platform and build some awesome smart robots. The book starts by introducing some real-world examples of smart robots. Then, we'll walk you through six different projects and explain the features that allow these robots to make intelligent decisions. The book will guide you as you build your own object-tracking tank, a box-climbing robot, an interactive robotic shark, a quirky bipedal robot, a speedy remote control race car, and a GPS-navigating robot.By the end of this book, you'll have the skills necessary to build and program your own smart robots with EV3.Style and approachThis book will introduce you to the world of smart robots, then guide you through six different projects that can be completed with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3. The projects range from intermediate to advanced difficulty. The book will enable you to learn by example, walking you through the building and programming for each project and teaching you about the engineering concepts that allow each smart robot to complete its mission.
Mindstorms: Level 1 by
Learn the basics of Mindstorms, from building your first robot to programming its first movements.
Mindstorms: Level 2 by
Find out how to use the Mindstorms brick and display, and learn how to have a robot tell light from dark and to sense touch.
Mindstorms: Level 3 by
Learn how to use sensors to control a robot's movements in Mindstorms, from following lines to recognizing obstacles.
Mindstorms: Level 4 by
Explore MIndstorms and a robot's abilities deeper, from programming a series of movements to collecting and analyzing robot data.
LEGO SPIKE Building Instruction Guides
Using Hoopla, you can download a number of building instruction guides for LEGO SPIKE. Get step-by-step instructions for building more than 25 projects. Use the keywords LEGO SPIKE in the search box to find the instruction manuals.
Design Innovative Robots with LEGO SPIKE Prime by
Discover how to use the LEGO SPIKE Prime kit and boost your confidence in robotics, coding, and engineeringKey Features* Get up and running with new parts not seen in previous LEGO kits* Gain deeper insights into non-compatible sensors and components that work with all prior LEGO components and third-party elements* Explore new features and experiment with new robot builds with LEGO's new coding platformBook DescriptionThe new LEGO SPIKE Prime is one of the latest additions to the LEGO robotics line of products. This book will help you to enjoy building robots and understand how exciting robotics can be in terms of design, coding, and the expression of ideas.The book begins by taking you through a new realm of playful learning experiences designed for inventors and creators of any age. In each chapter, you'll find out how to build a creative robot, learn to bring the robot to life through code, and finally work with exercises to test what you've learned and remix the robot to suit your own unique style. Throughout the chapters, you'll build exciting new smart robots such as a handheld game, a robotic arm with a joystick, a guitar, a flying bird, a sumobot, a dragster, and a Simon Says game.By the end of this LEGO book, you'll have gained the knowledge and skills you need to build any robot that you can imagine.What you will learn* Discover how the LEGO SPIKE Prime kit works, and explore its parts and the elements inside them* Build and design robots that go beyond basic robotic designs* Create interactive robots with the help of sensors* Explore real-world robots and learn how to build them by yourself* Find out challenging ways to remix build ideas with your own imagination and skills* Develop coding skills using the Scratch programming interfaceWho this book is forThis book is for robot enthusiasts, LEGO lovers, hobbyists, educators, students, and anyone looking to learn about the new LEGO SPIKE Prime kit. The book is designed to go beyond the basic builds to intermediate and advanced builds, while also helping you to learn how to add your own personal touch to the builds and code. To make the most of this book, you'll need a basic understanding of build techniques, coding in block-based software environments, and weaving them together to create unique robot builds.
Get Coding with Lego Mindstorms by
Coding is becoming increasingly valuable as our world continues to go digital. This stimulating title will help readers learn a fun way to jumpstart their coding abilities: Lego Mindstorms! The Lego Mindstorms program allows kids to learn coding by programming a robot that has its own personality and traits. This book includes visuals and eye-catching photos, in addition to carefully crafted sidebars, captions, and graphic organizers that all explain features of Lego Mindstorms, such as its perceptive drag-and-drop system. This system not only helps kids build entertaining robots and remote controllers, but also learn lifelong STEM skills such as logic and problem-solving!