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LEGO’S MUSICAL
BEATBOARDS
This year, LEGO will be launching a
new line called Beatboards, wherein
anyone can use LEGO bricks to create
original musical compositions. Touch
sensors are built into the baseplate
and it registers the resistance formed
under the weight of the LEGO bricks
and turns those messages into sound.
Photo by Wikia
THE PROSTHETIC
ARM THAT
GIVES KIDS
LEGO ABILITIES
Carlos Arturo, a former LEGO intern,
developed the IKO prosthetic arm. It
was made especially for children, so
they can create custom-built limbs.
Torres was inspired by his childhood
in Colombia, where many children
lost their limbs during armed
conflicts.
THE PANCAKEBOT
Photo by Engadget
This clever invention uses pancake
batter to draw onto a sizzling griddle.
It can create any elaborate shape you
want. You’ll never see pancakes the
same way again.
Photo by YouTube
JULY 2016
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