Robotics Invention System (RIS) by LEGO MINDSTORMS is the original software environment for building and programming LEGO-based robots powered by the RCX programmable brick. Designed for beginners and hobbyists, it uses a drag-and-drop, icon-based interface to introduce core concepts such as sequences, loops, conditionals, events, and sensor feedback. The software includes step-by-step tutorials, building guidance, and sample projects to help users progress from simple behaviors to more advanced, autonomous routines. Programs are transferred to the RCX via an infrared tower, enabling untethered operation. Supporting multiple motors and sensors (such as touch and light), RIS played a foundational role in STEM education and paved the way for later LEGO MINDSTORMS platforms. Although now considered legacy and no longer actively maintained, it remains a landmark educational tool for learning robotics and programming fundamentals.
Robotics Invention System is developed by LEGO MINDSTORMS and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0. The names of program executable files are LaunchRis2.exe, Probe.exe and RIS2.exe.
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