I played with the Lego Smart Brick
The Verge••technology
Key Points:
- The Lego Group has introduced Smart Bricks, a new innovation featuring tiny proprietary computer bricks that interact with NFC smart tiles to create dynamic play experiences beyond previous products like Lego Mario.
- These Smart Bricks enable complex interactions such as lightsaber battles with sound effects, character conversations, and environmental reactions, enhancing imaginative play rather than replacing it with predictable responses.
- The technology allows spatial awareness and wireless communication between bricks and smart minifigs, demonstrated by scenarios like a police car reacting differently to cop and robber figures based on their positions.
- Smart Bricks have been in development for six years, aiming to integrate multiple small models within playsets for interactive experiences without relying on a single central robotic element.
- Battery life is about
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