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Explore the early history of Lego from wooden toys to digital pieces. Learn about the precision of Lego bricks and the creation of Lego Universe, a virtual space for creativity. Join the Lego community and unleash your imagination with building and gaming experiences from past to present.
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From BRICKS to BITS The Lego “Universe” hugo.baldioti@engenharia.ufjf.br
EarlyHistory • Woodentoys – 1932 • NameOrigin: LEgGOdt (Danish) = Play Well Coincidentally, LEGO alsomeans “I assemble” in Latin
EarlyHistory • 1947 – Firstplasticmouldingmachine in Denmark • “AutomaticBindingBricks” – Lego Bricks
Export • 1955 – Sweden System i leg
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
Digital Pieces • AllstartedwithMindstorm NXT saving Lego in 1998 • Digital Designer software
Digital Pieces • Games LEGO island (Playstation) LEGO Universe (PC)
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
LEGO Universe • Players receivetheirownproperty • Constructions, animals, plants, anything... • Animateyourcreationswithicon-basedprogramming – Mindstorm • Buyyourcreation – DesingBy Me
LEGO • “IN THE BEGINNING, therewasthebrick” hugo.baldioti@engenharia.ufjf.br