LEGO Lab Introduces The LEGO Mindstorms Porsche 515153 Prototype!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 by Brickfinder

A few of you have alerted me to these images a couple of days ago and it took a while to actually determine the legitimacy of the set and I’m happy to announce that this is all real….somewhat.

In a bid to expand their market research to the LEGO fans, the LEGO Lab has just revealed plans to launch a “fully autonomous” LEGO Mindstorms Porsche set.

The prototype is based on the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR (42096) set albeit with the LEGO Mindstorms colour palette. According to the website, this experimental Porsche will be equipped with a host of new features including:

• Advanced Computing visor sensor providing full autonomous driving
• WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Ultra-sonic sensor to detect objects and measure distance
• LEGO smart hub with 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyro sensor
• Programmable LED headlights
• 7.3v Lithium ion battery USB charging port

 

There is a “I Want It” button where you can click to indicate your interest which will then take you to a short survey on why you like it and how much you would pay for it. Once you’re done with that questionaire, you will be treated to this message below:

Thanks for your interest!

Unfortunately, the LEGO MINDSTORMS Porsche isn’t for sale just yet, but we’re working hard to make it a reality in the near future. We would appreciate your honest opinion on this idea. Give us your feedback here and automatically take part in the competition to win a LEGO Porsche 911 RSR (42096). The competition runs until October 7th, 2020 and five winners will be drawn at random and announced on October 10th, 2020 when the survey ends. […]

news.lego-lab.com

LEGO reaching out to fans directly for feedback should be a good thing, hopefully they can take in our suggestions and find something workable for everyone.

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Test drive the new LEGO MINDSTORMS Porsche. It’s a supercar, but not as we know it.

• Advanced Computing visor sensor providing full autonomous driving
• WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Ultra-sonic sensor to detect objects and measure distance
• LEGO smart hub with 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyro sensor

• Programmable LED headlights

• 7.3v Lithium ion battery USB charging port

LEGO® Lab is the platform where we test our new ideas and collect feedback directly from our consumers for future LEGO products. In LEGO Lab we create the future of play by inventing new, great and fun LEGO experiences. Here we have room to change, adapt and improve the products we create, before they are launched. This enables us to make the best possible play experiences for as many kids and adults as possible. We highly appreciate your candid and honest feedback, since we are eager to learn what it will take to make the future of play FANTASTIC.

3 responses to “LEGO Lab Introduces The LEGO Mindstorms Porsche 515153 Prototype!”

1. Jason Cooper says:

   October 7, 2020 at 12:31 pm

   It would certainly look good alongside any collectors set.
   Probably too expensive for me.
   For now I’ll just keep dreaming of owning these bigger sets.

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2. Da silva says:

   October 16, 2020 at 8:08 pm

   Je la veut

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3. Snazzy Bricks says:

   October 18, 2020 at 5:03 pm

   Ah yes, because the Mindstorms Porsche can have printed emblems on the wheels but the actual Technic one can’t >:(

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