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Lego Mindstorms RCX

Typology
Technological
Resource description
https://brickipedia.fandom.com/wiki/Mindstorms_RCX – The LEGO Mindstorms RCX series is an early generation of programmable robotics kits introduced by LEGO in 1998. It features the RCX programmable brick, which acts as the robot's brain, equipped with a microcontroller, input ports for sensors, and output ports for motors. The RCX supports programming via infrared communication, using software like ROBOLAB or RCX Code, enabling users to design, build, and program robots. Popular in educational and hobbyist contexts, the RCX series fostered hands-on learning in STEM, allowing users to explore concepts like automation, control systems, and programming logic. It paved the way for modern LEGO robotics platforms. Still today, Lego RCX units may be found at schools, and their simplicity makes them ideal for students who are not very experienced with programmable Lego bricks.
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Easy-to-build and expand set with simple programmable brick for the students without prior knowledge about programming.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Pragmatic language skills
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Learning and Cognitive Challenges
  • Organization and planning of tasks and activities
  • Sharing a common focus
  • Time management
Social Communication Challenges, Emotional Regulation
  • Sharing of interests, emotions, or affect
Learning Objetives
  • Enhancing Language Skills
  • Learning Engineering concepts
  • Learning Maths concepts
  • Learning Technology concepts