EV3 Infrared Sensor
other • 1 pcs
- Set number
- 45509-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 1
- Original RRP
- $34.99
- Released
- 2013
- Theme
- Other
- Barcode
- 673419196383
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Where it came from
The LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Infrared Sensor (45509-1) was released as a peripheral component for the third generation of the LEGO Mindstorms robotics platform, which debuted in 2013. Developed as a successor to the NXT system, the EV3 was designed to bridge the gap between hobbyist construction and educational engineering, offering more robust processing capabilities and refined modular sensors to support complex programming challenges in classroom and competitive robotics environments.
The sensor itself was designed to detect infrared signals emitted by the EV3 Infrared Beacon, allowing robots to track objects, navigate toward specific markers, or interpret remote commands. Its industrial, functionalist design prioritizes accessibility for students and developers, ensuring it could be easily integrated into modular builds without compromising the structural integrity of the robotic frame. Upon its release, the component was praised by educators for its reliable signal processing and its effectiveness in teaching the fundamentals of proximity detection and autonomous navigation.
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