ATTENTION: The following post includes information that is no longer valid. The Mobile Application process was initiated but soon became too challenging to continue without passing the mounting costs onto customers and therfore was discontinued. We apologize for any frustration this may cause.
Lots of people wondered about the possibility of using the Bluetooth functionality of their cell phones and other mobile devices to control their NXT robots. Until now though, those people would have had to been very technically inclined, as there was no easy way to do this. This is all changed with the introduction of the LEGO NXT Mobile Application. Now you can control your robot from afar! Supported devices:
Download the neccessary software and documentation:
For more informations, visit the LEGO.com page: NXT Mobile Application
One of the neatest new features of the NXT brick is its large LCD screen. Using the display to navigate the NXT's controls is one way you have more control over the brick.
There are six main menus within the NXT navigation: My Files, NXT Program, View, Bluetooth, Settings, and Try Me. Each of these has additional sub-menus that let you control or view various settings.
We've created a basic NXT Navigation Map that shows all the menus and sub-menus within the NXT navigation - take a look! It'll come in handy once you get your hands on a new set, since you'll already be familiar with the new interface.
NXT Navigation Map (PDF, 252 KB)