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From BRICKS to BITS

From BRICKS to BITS. The Lego “ Universe ”. h ugo.baldioti@engenharia.ufjf.br. Early History. Wooden toys – 1932 Name Origin : LEg GOdt ( Danish ) = Play Well Coincidentally , LEGO also means “I assemble” in Latin. Early History.

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From BRICKS to BITS

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  1. From BRICKS to BITS The Lego “Universe” hugo.baldioti@engenharia.ufjf.br

  2. EarlyHistory • Woodentoys – 1932 • NameOrigin: LEgGOdt (Danish) = Play Well Coincidentally, LEGO alsomeans “I assemble” in Latin

  3. EarlyHistory • 1947 – Firstplasticmouldingmachine in Denmark • “AutomaticBindingBricks” – Lego Bricks

  4. EarlyHistory

  5. Export • 1955 – Sweden System i leg

  6. Pieces • “They must fit firmly, yet be easily disassembled” • Precision of 10 micrometers • Bricks from 1958 still interlock with those made in the current time

  7. Legoland

  8. Digital Pieces • AllstartedwithMindstorm NXT saving Lego in 1998 • Digital Designer software

  9. Digital Pieces • Games LEGO island (Playstation) LEGO Universe (PC)

  10. LEGO Universe • MMOG • Began - October 26, 2010 • End - January 31, 2012 • Use yourimaginationto play • Virtual play spacewherekidscanbekids, safe fromunwelcome internet lurkers • Everythingbuilt in the game must bebuidable in real life

  11. LEGO Universe • Players receivetheirownproperty • Constructions, animals, plants, anything... • Animateyourcreationswithicon-basedprogramming – Mindstorm • Buyyourcreation – DesingBy Me

  12. LEGO Universe

  13. LEGO • “IN THE BEGINNING, therewasthebrick” hugo.baldioti@engenharia.ufjf.br

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