The LEGO M&Ms Machine Uses Color Sensors to Distribute the Chocolates
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — December 15, 2012 — Tech
References: youtu.be & designtaxi
The playful building blocks have lived through many decades and surely, the creatures of this fantastic toy never imagined the people of this generation to create such fantastic electronics with it like this LEGO M&Ms machine.
Fully functioning, the LEGO M&Ms machine uses a color sensor to detect and accurately sort the rainbow chocolates into their respective rows. Cued to a very hyper version of Jingle Bells that's tweaked with some quirky cartoon-like sound effects, the video demonstrates how fast and effective this LEGO M&Ms machine is. After each color is sorted, they can be easily emptied into a container below.
For the picky eaters who discriminate against certain colors or who like to eat colorful candies in specific color-coded patterns, this building block machine is a perfect project to try to replicate.
Fully functioning, the LEGO M&Ms machine uses a color sensor to detect and accurately sort the rainbow chocolates into their respective rows. Cued to a very hyper version of Jingle Bells that's tweaked with some quirky cartoon-like sound effects, the video demonstrates how fast and effective this LEGO M&Ms machine is. After each color is sorted, they can be easily emptied into a container below.
For the picky eaters who discriminate against certain colors or who like to eat colorful candies in specific color-coded patterns, this building block machine is a perfect project to try to replicate.
Trend Themes
1. Color Sorting Machines - Color sensor technology is revolutionizing candy sorting and could be applied to other industries for more efficient sorting processes.
2. DIY Robotics - Building robotics using everyday materials like LEGO bricks is becoming more accessible and could be a disruptive innovation for the toy industry.
3. Personalization - The LEGO M&Ms machine caters to picky eaters who want specific patterns of colorful candies, indicating a growing demand for personalized experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Color sensor technology could be applied to industries such as food and beverage for more efficient and accurate sorting processes.
2. Toy - DIY robotics using everyday materials like LEGO bricks could be a disruptive innovation for the toy industry, creating products that encourage education and creativity.
3. Retail - Personalized experiences are becoming more popular and could be applied to retail industries to create more engaging customer experiences and increase brand loyalty.
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