Hi there! New to the forum.
I am a franchise business owner that uses LEGO technic bricks to build simple machines with kids ages K-5th grade. Many of our franchise owners around the world also incorporate Mindstorms classes and camps to their curriculum. I chose, 10 years ago, NOT to invest in Robotics because of the cost and the fact that the school districts that I work with already have many quality offerings for kids interested in Robotics. The niche I felt needed to be filled was the pre-robotic building stage that is underrepresented.
I am here on the forum because several of our franchisees are going out of business due to the pandemic and that has presented the opportunity to purchase Mindstorms kits at a reduced cost. One of the owners is selling 4 complete NXT sets for $40 US/ each- so very cheap. I realize that the NXT is already 15 years old and the EV3 replaced it about 7 years ago so I am wondering if it is actually a good investment at this point. We would be using them for very basic Robotics classes for late Elementary students.
What do you think? What are your concerns, if any?
Thank you in advance for any advice offered.
Sincere Regards,
Paula
