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Linux-Powered Lego-Like Devices Target Developers

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the plug-and-play dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A six-person startup is readying a product resembling nothing so much as a set of electronic Legos for device designers. The idea is to provide a set of snap-together components from which engineers can build 'anything,' the company claims, without having to learn solid state electronics. Both hardware and software (Linux/Java phoneME/OSGi) are open source, so that over time, the Lego box will grow, the company hopes. Initially, there's an ARM11-powered base with built-in wifi, and modules for camera, GPS, motion detector, LCD display, keyboard, touchscreen, and stereo speakers. Ooh, and a mysterious 'teleporter,' too."

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  1. Do you program them in Logo? by Apple+Acolyte · · Score: 4, Funny

    Haha. It's a joke!

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  2. Right.... by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 4, Funny

    But who's gonna wanna develop a hardware- and software-based solution from pieces called 'BugModules'? I mean, if I'm a developer, do I want to use something that has 'BUG' right in the name? That doesn't instill any confidence in the product, if you ask me...

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  3. Re:So.. by GiMP · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is this like and adult open source version of lego mindstorm? I remember loving that as a kid, never really figured out how to make it do anything, though....


    They weren't even released until 1998. You either weren't a kid, or I have good reason to feel old.
  4. Re:So.. by Hognoxious · · Score: 4, Funny

    To do: build a mindstorm robot that chases kids off your lawn.

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  5. Re:Without Learning? by RManning · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have mod points today. I was going to mod your post but I couldn't find 'Bitter' or 'Grizzled'.

  6. Re:So.. by glittalogik · · Score: 4, Funny

    Next project:
    - Build an adjustable motorized ramp, so your robot can go uphill both ways.
    - Find some snow.