LEGO Mindstorms NXT

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot building kit is the latest and best iteration of the LEGO Mindstorms line, and one of the best Christmas gift ideas for the "builders" on your list, whether adult or child.
What's different between this and other robot kits? Well, it's LEGO - and that means you can build the model in the instructions then take it apart and build something else totally different, either from the official instructions book or out of your own head. You're not limited to only the LEGO parts included in the box, either - you can make use of your existing LEGO Technic pieces to add to the Mindstorms NXT.
Toy robots are amazingly attractive to kids, and the more advanced of them have a lot of appeal for adults too. Building your own toy robot is much better than just buying a ready-made one; making it do what you tell it to (programming it) is best of all - and with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT that's just what you can do, again and again, limited only by your imagination. As a Christmas gift, this will keep on giving for long after the latest trendy toy craze has disappeared.
LEGO Mindstorms Features
- LEGO's newest robot-building kit, with greatly improved functionality
- 32-bit command center with large LCD, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth interfaces that allow robots to walk, talk and interact with their environment
- Technic blocks ("studless legos") create a more human, less boxy look
- Intuitive GUI and drag-and-drop icons are PC- and Mac-friendly
- Redesigned touch and light sensors, new sound sensor and ultrasonic sensor
- Now with three motors . redesigned for smoother, more reliable operation
- 6-wire digital cables for more precise connections
- 5 main themes (8 different models) . Vehicle: Roverbot, Animal, Scorpio; Machine: Robotic Arm; Human: Humanoid; Gadgets: Clock, Music, Game and Movers
- Models are all built within the LEGO Technic System
It's like getting a dozen robot kits in one! Put the LEGO Mindstorms NXT on your Christmas gift ideas list.