Lego started as a wooden block game in Denmark in 1949. In keeping with the times, Lego later evolved into the plastic bricks that are still used today. This morning at CES, Lego’s next evolution is to offer the Lego SMART Play smart brick system that makes their sets more interactive.
Lego SMART Play consists of SMART Brick, SMART Tag and SMART Minifigure smart bricks. SMART Bricks are equipped with microprocessors, lights, speakers, accelerometers and the ability to track SMART Tag and Minifigure.
SMART Bricks will emit different audio and lights depending on the information stored in the SMART Tag and Minifigure. The accelerometer can detect movement and this will allow other audio clips to be played.
Each SMART Brick is equipped with a battery that is recharged wirelessly. The coil system used for charging is also used to track the information stored in the SMART Tag and Minifigure.
The first three sets to support the SMART Play system are the Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced, X-Wing and Throne Room Duel & A-Wing sets. All sets are equipped with SMART Tags and also their own SMART Minifigures to give buyers a unique gaming experience.
