Each group needs:

• LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot, such as EV3 Core Set (5003400) at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-core-set/5003400#lego-mindstorms-education-ev3
• Android device, such as a smartphone or tablet (Look at the http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/ website for a list of all devices known to work with App Inventor; see the right column under the "Phones & Tablets Database" title.) Note: It is best if each group has an Android mobile device. If not enough are available, adjust the group sizes to match the number of devices. Or, if the class is small enough, work together as one group, sharing a teacher-provided Android mobile device. Realize that these options may limit the learning experience of each student.
• Google Gmail account
• App Inventor online registration at http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/learn.html
• computer with internet access
• App Inventor General Information
• Mars Rover App Rubric
• Technological Design Process Worksheet

Alternative: LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Set:

Note: This activity can also be conducted with the older (and no longer sold) LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set instead of EV3; see below for those supplies:

• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0