LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Robot Inventor - 51515

KEY FEATURES

• 949 pieces
• 5 unique models to build and code
• The largest robot Blast stands at over 14” (36 cm) tall
• The free LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Robot Inventor coding app - drag-and-drop coding environment based on Scratch and complete fun activities and challenging missions
• New Intelligent Hubwith its 5x5 LED screen, 6-axis gyro and speakerfeatures 6 input/output ports for connecting a variety of sensors and motors
• The application works across PC Windows 10 + macOS, iOS and Android tablets and smartphones as well as specific Fire OS devices.

OVERVIEW

The LEGO Mindstorms theme has been around since 1998, with its most recent iteration which was the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 (31313) released in 2013. Now after 7 years, the EV3 passes the STEM baton to its cousin, the Robot Inventor (51515).

Its big strength is that it allows you with its content to create 5 different robots that will each have different functionalities and features. But, it is only possible to build the robots one by one with the 949 parts and therefore you will have to separate the old from the new LEGO robot to create a new LEGO robot.

New elements

The new Intelligent Hub is an advanced yet simple-to-use device featuring 6 input/output ports for connecting a variety of sensors and motors. The Hub can also be used with LEGO Technic and System elements to create fun robots, dynamic devices and other interactive models.

• LED 5×5 matrix
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 6 axis gyro/accelerometer
• Includes a micro USB port for connectivity with compatible devices
• Speaker
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery included
• Colour sensor – able to distinguish between eight colors and measures reflected and ambient light from darkness to bright sunlight
• Distance sensor – detects obstacles, programmable LED ‘eyes’ and an integrated 6-pin adaptor for third-party sensors, boards and DIY hardware.
• 4 x medium-angular motors feature low-profile design, integrated rotation sensor with absolute positioning
• New 7 x 11 teal baseplate
• New black wheels
• New frames

All these elements that will allow the remote control of the robot and the coding of very interesting functionalities.

Robots to create with LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor

The five LEGO Mindstorms robots to be created are visible on the front of the new box but here is some additional information.

• Blast: action robot. It can shoot or make its way through obstacles and grasp objects. The creators will be the ultimate commanders, programming it to analyze its environment and shoot darts if it detects danger. Perfect for guarding your room!
• Charlie: Eccentric auxiliary robot that can give high fives, dance, play drums, give small gifts and charm friends with his smile.
• Tricky: the sports robot of the gang, the ultimate athlete. Code it to complete the perfect slam dunk or master a multitude of sports such as basketball, bowling, football or others, the list is long.
• Gelo: four-legged robot. Its unique mechanism allows it to walk, avoid obstacles and even perform tricks.
• MVP: Modular vehicle platform. Create and code your own remote control and build the MVP into a buggy, crane, shooting turret or even a truck that will pick up the LEGO bricks left behind by other robots.

APP

This new LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor comes with a dedicated and free mobile application. The coding via the application has been adapted to all levels:

• Visual coding for beginners with a Scratch-based drag and drop system
• Textual coding for the more advanced and direct writing of lines of code and Python support

The mobile application LEGO Robot Inventor provides access to more than 50 activities to explore but also to diversify the remote controls for robot control:

• Ability to create custom digital remote controls
• Support for existing bluetooth controllers such as PS4 or Xbox one​

The mobile application's digital remote control generator works on all Powered Up assemblies to tune the controllers with the construction and components.

App is available on:

• Mac App Store
• Google Play
• Microsoft
• Amazon App Store

The mobile application is operational on Windows 10, Mac, iOS, Android tablets and smartphones, and a few other specific devices. Building and coding instructions for each of the five models is available digitally via the application and not on paper in the box.

More about coding with Robot inventor app find here.

More about system requirements find here.

RECOMMENDED FOR

10+

NUMBER OF PIECES

949 pieces

OTHER

• Not suitable for children under 3 years old
• The Powered Up components in this set are also compatible with the LEGO® BOOST Creative Toolbox (17101), Droid Commander (75253) and others.
• An easy-to-install rechargeable battery is included with this cool toy, so no need to go hunting for spare batteries when the fun’s about to start.
• Since 1958, LEGO® building bricks have met the highest industry standards, which ensures they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart easily every time.
• LEGO® bricks and pieces are rigorously tested to meet exacting safety and quality standards, so you can be sure these electronic toys won't fall apart during a mission.