Is there any Ruby or Python interpreter for Lego Mindstorm?
The nxt-python and ruby-nxt projects are remote control interfaces to the NXT. They both run on a PC and remotely control the NXT via Bluetooth or USB.If you are looking for running alternative firmware on the NXT, there are several different alternatives.
Steve Hassenplug has a webpage with a comprehensive list of all of the known alternative firmware and remote control options.
NXT Software
With python you can use jaraco.nxt or nxt-python to control the NXT robot. I don't own one so I've never used any of those.
Found this example using nxt-python:
#!/usr/bin/env pythonimport nxt.locatorfrom nxt.motor import Motor, PORT_B, PORT_Cdef spin_around(b): m_left = Motor(b, PORT_B) m_left.update(100, 360) m_right = Motor(b, PORT_C) m_right.update(-100, 360)sock = nxt.locator.find_one_brick()if sock: spin_around(sock.connect()) sock.close()else: print 'No NXT bricks found'Seems nice.