Lego releases "ground-breaking" reponsive Smart Brick system
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Key Points:
- Lego unveiled its Smart Play system at CES 2026, featuring bricks, tags, and minifigures with built-in sensors and speakers to create interactive play experiences.
- The system is powered by the Lego Smart Brick, which contains a custom chip smaller than a standard Lego stud and includes sensors, accelerometers, light and sound sensors, and a miniature speaker.
- The components interact using contactless technology such as copper coils, magnetic fields, and Bluetooth, enabling real-time responses like lights and sounds during play.
- The Smart Play system will launch in March 2026, initially available in three Star Wars sets with features like lightsaber sounds and character noises, and the bricks charge wirelessly on a dock.
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