Robot Design Software for Use in Secondary Schools

National Instruments (NI) has introduced Labview for Lego Mindstorms, a new education-focused version of the company's professional Labview graphical system design software. Developed specifically for secondary school students to use with the Lego Education robotics platform in classrooms or competitions, Labview for Lego Mindstorms is a teaching tool that helps students visually control and program Mindstorms NXT robots, while learning the same software used by scientists and engineers.

The high-school-focused programming environment joins the line of Lego Education robotics platforms. NI claims it can now deliver a framework of age-appropriate, hands-on learning technology and curricula that continuously progress with student skill level and learning objectives, all the way through university. Labview for Lego Mindstorms is optimised for classroom use with instructional videos, tutorials and teaching resources created exclusively for high-school students and teachers using Lego Mindstorms Education and Tetrix by Pitsco.

It introduces students to advanced concepts, such as autonomous robotics and scientific measurements, through using real-world examples and replacing obscure syntax with an intuitive graphical interface. This makes the software suitable for teachers seeking to engage students with technology in a fun hands-on way. The software also provides consistency for students participating in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) extracurricular robotics programs, making it possible for students to learn robotics using a singular programming platform across all levels of competition, as well as in their classrooms.

NI claims that this learning continuity helps cultivate valuable career-ready skills and proficiency with the Labview platform, which students can use in university and, ultimately, in industry. Labview for Lego Mindstorms is available for purchase exclusively through Lego Education and its authorised resellers.

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