LEGO announces next generation Mindstorms at CES

 

  • LEGO announces next generation Mindstorms at CES

    Posted by Huw, 07 Jan 2013 04:01. Filed under New sets.

    31313: Mindstorms EV3
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    15 years after the release of the original Mindstorms, LEGO has announced the next generation, called EV3, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

    It looks to be a massive upgrade from NXT, both in terms of hardware and software, and a big change is that you don't need a PC (or Mac) to program it: you can do so on the EV3 itself or from your iOS or Android device.

    LEGO Mindstorms EV3 will be available in the second half of 2013 and will have a suggested retail price of $349.99(USD), €349.99 (EUR) and $399.99 (CAD).

    Head on over to TechnicBricks to find out all you need to know, then read the official press release at Engadget.


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Posted by CzechMate in Australia, 07 Jan 2013 05:38

Woah, woah woah. I guess they are not targeting us people with lower budgets? This set would be all the LEG0 you'd get.

Posted by jtr in Australia, 07 Jan 2013 05:38

woo hoo

Posted by JupiterTwo in United Kingdom, 07 Jan 2013 05:48

looks awesome. Price will be a bit off putting, but still fun looking set.

Posted by MoneyHypeMike in Canada, 07 Jan 2013 06:52

And I just bought one, hah.

Time to ship it back to LEGO.

Posted by mabhatter in United States, 07 Jan 2013 07:23

Why ship it back? The new one doesn't ship for six months. Besides you got PARTS!!! Which are the limiting factor in these designs, not the expensive electronic pieces.

Posted by vistuk in Slovakia, 07 Jan 2013 07:43

fun looking of robot

Posted by legomaniac in United States, 07 Jan 2013 08:51

Awesome I can program it with my tablet :D That is an evil looking robot though. Squinty red eyes :P

Doesn't appear that the "computer brick" uses a rechargeable battery to make the brick thinner for smaller creations, although it would run up the cost. Maybe they come out with that later.

Posted by SJT73 in United Kingdom, 07 Jan 2013 09:20

One to pick up in Florida in November at that price I think.

Posted by The_Creator in United States, 07 Jan 2013 10:23

If only I had the money… :P

Posted by cinemajay in United States, 07 Jan 2013 10:58

This is welcome news since you can pretty much make a more sophisticated robot using non-Lego kits and electronics (ever heard of the arduino?). Glad to see Lego is staying ahead of the pack.

Posted by M-Tron Hero Kodiak in United States, 07 Jan 2013 12:07

Awesome! The robot looks like Johnny 5 from short circut. At least the second movie anyways.

Posted by natro220 in United States, 07 Jan 2013 12:23

He does! Gives new meaning to his catchphrase "No disassemble!"

Posted by picklefish in United States, 07 Jan 2013 13:56

Here's a good video on the EDUCATION side of things from LEGO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51VJOGIZoBs

Keep in mind that the EDUCATION and RETAIL versions of the software will be different. (Different pieces and possibly some different sensors, I'm having trouble finding out what the differences are but I imagine they're listed somewhere)

And here's a blog with some EDUCATION models and sensors http://thenxtstep.blogspot.nl/2013/01/education-ev3-so-cool.html

Posted by The Green Brick Giant in United States, 07 Jan 2013 14:47

Get it in October when S@H has double points so the set would be more like $320ish.

It looks stupid with the mohawk, and I would pass on putting the stickers on, otherwise a nice sight to see.

Posted by Zackula in United States, 07 Jan 2013 16:43

$350? Dayum.

Posted by murphquake in United States, 07 Jan 2013 17:42

Funny, I LOVE the mohawk! Then again i'm just a lego punk paramedic, so maybe i can make an iv pump out of one. i've been avoiding mindstorms but this might be the end of it.

Posted by rainstorm26 in United States, 07 Jan 2013 20:03

Way too expensive. I thought the current version was expensive, guess I was wrong.

Posted by Sam Burck in United States, 07 Jan 2013 22:38

Coolest mohawk ever!

Posted by Yooha in Europe, 07 Jan 2013 23:29

It reminds me of johnny five from Short Circuit 2.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lus19tV3Mz1qmg4b2o1_500.jpg

Posted by TH3_L3G0_G3N1U5 in Canada, 07 Jan 2013 23:54

So, who's going to build a Johnny 5 with this? It's going to happen, lol.

Posted by vwong19 in United States, 08 Jan 2013 01:22

This will be a great "educational" set for my son in a few years...

Posted by Bab in Italy, 08 Jan 2013 06:23

More photos of the set here...
http://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-mindstorms-ev3-announced-ahead-of-ces-2013/

Posted by 1360 in United States, 08 Jan 2013 11:26

MUST HAVE! Fall 2013, so it is doerable to take the Oct 2X advantage. Such a long wait ...

Posted by cody6268 in United States, 10 Jan 2013 16:20

Apparently,according to education.lego.com, LEGO education is already selling EV3 kits, sensors, accesories, and software on a preorder basis. The site also provides a better look at the sensors and servos. According to the website, EV3 will be released through them Fall Semester 2013

Posted by Isabella and Lego Liker in United States, 11 Jan 2013 00:12

If ordered then@1360, 1230, that 699 points for you, and add a small set, that's like getting $70 back.

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