The LEGO 9732 set, known as the “Auto & Construction” set, is part of the LEGO Mindstorms series which was released in the late 1990s, specifically in 1998. This set comes under the Dacta line, which is educational and was primarily intended for schools and educational institutions, focusing on technology and engineering concepts for children.
The LEGO 9732 set is designed to introduce users to the basics of building and programming autonomous machines. It includes a variety of LEGO pieces along with motors, sensors, and the iconic programmable RCX brick, which acts as the brain for the creations that users can build. The set allows for the construction of different models, including vehicles and simple construction machines, that can perform tasks automatically or be controlled through basic programming.
The programming was done via a computer, using simple, user-friendly software that taught the fundamentals of coding through a visual interface. This set not only encouraged creativity in building but also fundamentals in problem-solving, programming, and understanding mechanical functions.
The LEGO Mindstorms series, including set 9732, has been highly influential in educational robotics, sparking interest in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) among children and hobbyists alike. Over the years, LEGO has released updated versions of the Mindstorms series, but the 9732 set remains a classic example of LEGOs innovation in educational toys.
