**8. Conclusion**

Lego Mindstorms kits have been be used as a tool to introduce automation concepts at the University of Botswana's undergraduate level courses in engineering. Robolab, which is a programming environment similar to Lab View, helped to enhance programming skills and strength for students in measurement & instrumentation course MMB 314. The acquired skill can then be used to programme very small components such as 8-pin PIC16F84 micro controller used by mechatronic students in course MMB 416. It is therefore evident to conclude that by tapping into the competitive human spirit and the fun of playing with Lego Minstorm robotic development will help to enrich the emphasis on the merit of using automation technology in precision instrumentation and mechatronics.
