LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Software for MATLAB and Simulink

The LEGO^® MINDSTORMS^® NXT robotics invention system lets you create and control robots using programmable motors and sensors. The robots can be controlled remotely via wireless Bluetooth or a USB cable, or through programs running autonomously on the robot.

Features of the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robotics System

• Widely available robotics platform with an ARM processor, servo motors and a wide variety of digital and analog sensors. See technical specifications.
• Designed for easy assembly by beginners without any engineering background.
• Open software architecture supports a variety of teaching approaches, including introductory programming, closed-loop control systems and embedded systems.

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MATLAB Support for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robots

Control your robot via USB cable or Bluetooth wireless from a host computer.

Simulink Support for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robots

Create autonomous programs that run directly on your robot.

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