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Robotics projects are a rewarding way to learn and apply electronics, mechanical engineering, and software. The introduction of LEGO Mindstorms and NXT, easy-to-dissassemble toys, and DIY kits means that almost anyone can design, assemble, and interact with robots.
Are you interested in programming LEGO Mindstorms in Java? Check out this guide to installing leJOS.
Lydia and I have been working with my LEGO Mindstorms robotics kit. We're starting out simple, building some of the models that are recommended in the book that comes with the kit.