Introducing robotics to kids with LEGO
As our world shrinks and the digital universe explodes, kids of this generation will probably have a much challenging life both in school and in their play pens. The classical toy Lego has now started introducing robotics to toddlers. The WeDo robotics kit is marketed toward elementary schools and the younger kids within them, with each package containing 158 blocks, gears, levers, etc., a USB hub for connecting to your Mac / PC, OLPC XO or Intel Classmate, a motor, one motion sensor, one tilt sensor and a CD with a smattering of sure-to-be-riveting activities. Mum’s the word on pricing for now, but considering your tax dollars will be paying for ‘em, it’s not like you’ll really benefit from knowing.
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