Introducing robotics with Lego MindStorms Shows the reader how to build a variety of increasingly sophisticated computer controlled robots using the Lego Mindstorms Robotic Invention System (RIS). Initially this book covers fundamental building techniques and mechanics needed to construct strong and efficient robots using the various click together components supplied in the basic RIS kit. Then explains in simple terms how the brain of the robot may be programmed on screen using a PC and zapped to the robot over an infra red link. Also shows how a more sophisticated Windows programming language such as Visual BASIC may be used to control the robots.