LEGO MINDSTORMS Education a new generation of educational robotics, allowing you to study natural sciences and technologies in the process of fascinating practical exercises Using LEGO MINDSTORMS educational technology in combination with LEGO constructors, teams of learners design, construct, program, and test robots. Together, children develop their creative abilities, collectively overcome creative challenges, and gain important fundamental and technical knowledge. They become more sociable, develop skills in organizing and conducting research, which certainly contributes to their success in further education, in future work. The LEGO MINDSTORMS Education suite includes: advanced 32-bit and NXT microcomputers, interactive servomotors, acoustics, ultrasound and other sensors, Bluetooth communication device and various data downloads. LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT software is a figurative programming tool built in the LabVIEWTM (National Instruments) environment, based on many scientific and industrial applications. Training programs. Ideas. Support. LEGO MINDSTORMS Education Web Site www. MINDSTORM. Education. com is the main source of training programs, trainings, product information, technical support. Our partners provide technical and methodological assistance to teachers . Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy is our partner in the development of training courses. Tufts University Center for Engineering Education Outreach (CEEO) is our partner for product development, as well as for seminars and conferences. Our trading partners provide assistance on the ground. If you are interested in participating in special competitions, please visit our web-site describing the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE . This book provides an overview of the composition and capabilities of LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT.