Lego Robotics refers to a toolkit and platform that combines Lego building elements with technology, enabling users to create and program robots and automated systems. It typically involves using Lego bricks and components, which can be assembled into various structures, along with sensors, motors, and a programmable brick or controller.
The platform is widely used in educational settings to teach concepts related to robotics, engineering, and programming. Users can design and construct robots to perform specific tasks and control them via programming software, facilitating hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Lego Robotics encompasses various kits and programs, such as Lego Mindstorms, which allows for more advanced robotics projects, and LEGO Education, which focuses on classroom learning. Participants engage in problem-solving, creative design, and coding, fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills. The accessible and engaging nature of Lego Robotics makes it popular among children, educators, and hobbyists alike.
Over 270 elementary students participated in the Vermont State Championship of Lego robots at GlobalFoundries. Team Mango Tango secured first place and will compete at the national championship in Houston.…