Mastering LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS: Build Better Robots with Python and Word Blocks

Take your LEGO (R) robotics skills to the next level.

You've learned the basics of LEGO (R) robotics, and now you're ready for more. Mastering LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS teaches you everything you need to know to level up your robotics engineering skills, using examples compatible with the LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor and SPIKE Prime sets. In no time, you'll be programming autonomous robot vehicles, interactive games, LEGO (R) musical instruments, and more.

Rather than feature step-by-step instructions for building a handful of models, you'll find essential information and expert tips and tricks for designing, building, and programming your own robotic creations. The book teaches the fundamentals of writing text-based code for your robots using the popular Python programming language; shows how to harness gears, linkages, and other mechanisms to create all kinds of motion; and explores sophisticated programming techniques for popular applications such as line following and obstacle avoidance, using both Python and Scratch-based Word Blocks. As you learn, loads of challenges and open-ended projects will inspire you to try out ideas.