What is the difference between the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System kit and the LEGO Team Challenge Set?
The main difference is the software. The RIS kit comes with Mindstorms software, developed at MIT. When you purchase the Team Challenge Set you will normally purchase Robolab software — either a single user license or a site license. The Robolab software was developed at Tufts University based on National Instruments’ LABView instrument control software package. Both the Mindstorms software and the Robolab software use a drag-and-drop flow charting approach. Your team will not need to learn a traditional programming language. There are many stylistic differences between the two packages but the big difference is that the Robolab software includes eight skill levels that allow your team members to start with the basics and gradually work up to a sophisticated, flexible environment. Another, more minor difference between the RIS and the Team Challenge kit is the latter comes with sorting trays and sorting guides to help your team keep the hundreds of parts organized.
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