I built my first robot out of a cardboard box (I was inside) and, at the time that was pretty much the same way they did it on TV and in the movies. We’ve come a long way since then! I am a software developer, and my boy is 10, I have been trying to get him into the fundamentals of basic programming without pushing him to much, but he hasn’t shown much interest,

I bought a Lego NXT while working in the States, My kid is a Lego monster, his first step was to buy a box for all the components so they where in a ordered fashion, now he’s disappeared for the last 5 days, he’s writing his own programs, cursing and fixing when all goes wrong.., asking for help when he’s really stuck, on the internet looking for solutions, this kit brings together so many skills.

For those of you whose children are or may be interested in science/engineering/robotics, etc. or are just looking for something creative to do, there is a worldwide program out there that they can join to help develop these skills and have fun at the same time! Lego created this program about 15 years ago and it is now worldwide. Go to http://lego-mindstormsnxt.com to learn all about it.

Lego Mindstorms NXT combines creativity and computer programming into a great set for the Lego enthusiast. It is expensive but pays for itself in the many hours of constructive play. Do not buy if your child is not great at building the basic set by him/herself or you will need to help. We spent alot of money on Lego sets that my son put together quickly and then he was finished playing with the set. At least this toy keeps his interest. Well Done Lego. Yeah right, a way cool toy…

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