How to Build a Robot That Won't Take Over the World The computer scientist Christoph Salge is trying to circumvent the need for rules that guide robots’ behavior.

Just as Java and Python are the go-to programming languages for coders, Arduino is the go-to platform for inventors, designers, and straight-up layman hobbyists who want to build electronic projects.

Users will be able to control a Lego Mindstorm robot using only a mobile phone thanks to a new Java application developed by Motorola.