"Exploring LEGO Mindstorms" introduces readers to building and programming robots with the ever popular LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3. The book starts by introducing the EV3 features and software and then quickly lets readers start working on projects -- starting simple and growing increasingly complex.Features include: Building Auto-driverGetting stared with programmingExploring Action Blocks Part 1: Programming motors Exploring Action Blocks Part 2: Using Display, Sound and Brick Status Light BlocksExploring Flow Blocks and My blockModifying the design of Auto-driverBuilding Spy Cube (Robot 2: a robot that reacts to stimuli)Sensing the environments: using the Infrared, Touch and Color SensorsProgramming with the Brick Buttons, Motor Rotation and Timer Blocks Programming with data wiresExploring Data BlocksDoing more with the EV3The Rhythm Maker (or Alarm Clock)Designing your own robotsEach chapter is chock full of examples and exercises and will touch on the different functions of the EV3 with corresponding projects.The book will also feature a companion blog, where readers share their experiences; how they use the sample projects and how they put their own spin on finishing the open ended projects.The ideal reader for this book would be anyone with a beginning interest in robotics or a LEGO enthusiast that is looking to take his or her favorite pastime to the next level.