We’ve seen just about everything being controlled by Android devices… Computers, wheeled robots from NASA, and even hexapod robots. All of them have gotten thier instructions from Android devices. Today, however, is the day that robot control for your Android device goes mainstream.

Today, Lego released their MINDdroid application for Android 2.1+ devices. The app will allow you to get instant access to – and control of – your NXT robot. The app will also make use of the phone’s motion sensors, so with a flick of the wrist, you’ll be able to direct your robot to do your bidding.

The MINDdroid app is a remote-control application that allows you to create a wireless connection directly with your NXT, and once a connection is established, you can tilt and turn your phone to make the robot move forward, turn to the sides, and by pressing an action button on the phone’s screen, activate the Action motor. If you have a Shooterbot or other robot using two motors for motion and have a spare motor for actions, you are in for a lot of fun!

Pretty sweet, no? I was a huge Lego nerd when I was a kid, so seeing this makes me want to dive back into the hobby. Anyone out there still tinkering with Lego, especially the NXT bots? Let us know in the comments.

[via Lego]