Software update for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

Software update for the popular LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics invention system is released. New LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software Version 1.1 now provides support for the Windows Vista and Macintosh (Intel-based). With the software's improved memory usage, LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT includes smaller compiled programs and compressed sound files.

Lego Mindstorms NXT is a programmable robotics kit released by Lego in July 2006, replacing the first-generation Lego Mindstorms kit. The kit consists of 519 Technic pieces, 3 servo motors, ultrasonic sensor, sound sensor, touch sensor, light sensor, 7 wires, a USB cable, and the NXT brick. It also includes NXT-G, a graphical programming environment that enables the creation of programs and their download to the NXT. The NXT is the "brain" of a Mindstorms robot. This computer-controlled LEGO brick lets the robot autonomously perform different operations.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software is powered by the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical programming environment.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

Andy Bell, National Instruments:

These software enhancements and compiler improvements are a direct result of our close collaboration with LEGO Group…

…It is exciting to provide continual innovations to LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT users and we look forward to aligning our products with leading technologies.

Steven Canvin, LEGO Group:

The new LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software gives users the opportunity to take advantage of the latest operating systems while improving the functionality of the product…

…We are proud to continue bringing innovation to the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT product, one of the most popular robotics platforms ever launched."

The updated software remains compatible with the NI LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. Through the toolkit, LabVIEW users can create and download VIs to operate and control the robotics platform. Also, third-party software and hardware users can create native blocks using the toolkit for development on LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT.

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