Coach Tracy Slezewski describes the Lego Robotics program being a combination of two things: first, programming a Lego MindStorms EV3 robot, and second, solving a real-world problem.

This year at CES, Lego is bridging the gap with Boost, a basic robotics- and programming-oriented kit that’s supposed to be more playful than didactic.

The intent is to familiarize adults with concepts in programming and encourage them to work with kids in a Lego robotics competition.

The students at the Andrew Hamilton School participated in their first LEGO League competition as part of the K-8 school's unique robotics and digital literacy programming.

Outfitted with motors and a tiny computer, the Lego robot moved of its own accord across the tabletop.

Lego Boost, a new robot building and programming kit, could turn anyone into a mad (ly) happy scientist.

The Lego WeDo system also has available software to program the robots, an activity pack to guide learning and an excellent guide for teachers to facilitate teaching.

A new STEM-friendly Lego set teaches kids how to construct their own robots and learn computer coding while they do it.

The third generation of Lego's best-selling programmable robotics platform is here, and features more sensors, motors, and flexibility than ever. Plus mobile apps.

Thomas Alva has developed Edison, a palm-sized, bright orange, programmable robot compatible with Lego bricks that is intended as an affordable introduction to programming and robotics for youngsters.