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    How does MINDSTORMS® work?

    Contrary to popular belief, LEGO® MINDSTORMS is not powered by magic… Instead, there are dozens of powerful motors, sensors, lights, bricks – plus a rechargeable battery and speaker – that bring the robots to life. You’ll learn all about them on this page!
    1. MINDSTORMS app
    2. How it Works

    What’s in the box?

    Here’s a quick run-down of some of the main robo-elements you’ll find in our MINDSTORMS set…
    Hub and Battery
    Distance Sensor
    Motors
    Color Sensor

    Coding Activities for Kids

    To help young tech prodigies master our tech elements, we’ve created free and fun challenges that will see them test out (and learn) their endless capabilities!
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    Check whether your device works with the MINDSTORMS app

    There’s an overwhelmingly positive chance that the device you’re reading these words on is compatible with the MINDSTORMS companion app. Buuuut just to be safe, you can find out for sure by clicking the link below.
    Device Check

    Solving every problem

    From advanced building instructions to a dedicated Help section and more, the app has a bunch of resources designed to help and support anyone and everyone with any problems they might face in the wonderful world of MINDSTORMS.
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