Lego’s new robotics set lets kids program a cat to play the harmonica And, you know, build robots, too by Adi Robertson Jan 3, 2017, 9:01 PM PST ...

Coach Tracy Slezewski describes the Lego Robotics program being a combination of two things: first, programming a Lego MindStorms EV3 robot, and second, solving a real-world problem.

The intent is to familiarize adults with concepts in programming and encourage them to work with kids in a Lego robotics competition.

The students at the Andrew Hamilton School participated in their first LEGO League competition as part of the K-8 school's unique robotics and digital literacy programming.

Thomas Alva has developed Edison, a palm-sized, bright orange, programmable robot compatible with Lego bricks that is intended as an affordable introduction to programming and robotics for youngsters.

Lego has been experimenting with robots since the mid-80s, leading up to the use of the Mindstorms brand to teach kids not only how to construct their own robots but how to program them as well.

The Lego WeDo system also has available software to program the robots, an activity pack to guide learning and an excellent guide for teachers to facilitate teaching.

The third generation of Lego's best-selling programmable robotics platform is here, and features more sensors, motors, and flexibility than ever. Plus mobile apps.

Lego Boost, a new robot building and programming kit, could turn anyone into a mad (ly) happy scientist.