The third generation of Lego's best-selling programmable robotics platform is here, and features more sensors, motors, and flexibility than ever. Plus mobile apps. The brand-new Lego Mindstorms EV3 ...

Fancy yourself a robotics expert? Like Lego? Own a smartphone or tablet? Lego Mindstorms EV3 might be the type of toy for you. Lego Mindstorms, a programmable robotics kit, has been around for a ...

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Many tech-savvy kids can operate a smartphone before they can swim or make their own meals. If the folks behind Lego Mindstorms have their way, they'll be creating robots before doing those other ...