One of the reasons I like building robots is that it combines skills in hardware and software development. I'm not very good at it, but when I have time to tinker, I really enjoy doing both. Today, Microsoft released a preview of Microsoft Robotics Studio, a development system for robots. I'm excited for many reasons, mostly because it will increase recognition in a field I've watched grow and languish and grow for the past 20 years.
Apparently, one of the first hardware platforms that Microsoft plans to support is the
LEGO MindStorms.
I think that's a wise move. I'm sure the kids on the
robotics team (you and old) will enjoy playing with the new software.
You can read more in the eWeek report:
Microsoft Sees Life Stirring in Robots I wonder if they will support any retro-robotcs, like the
Hero 2000?
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