The 'Alive' robot range has seen itself further extended beyond the existing chimpanzee and Elvis models. WowWee has unveiled the 'Alive' robot animals which include a panda, polar bear, white tiger and lion cubs. These robot pets feature realistic fur, animated faces and make life-like sounds all activated by a series of touch and tilt sensors. Great presents for the kids or girlfriend.
Robosapien is set to hit the big screen in the blockbuster movie Robosapien: Rebooted. Robosapien: Rebooted has just begun filming in New Orleans. The film is based on our beloved Robosapien and is being directored by Sean McNamara. The film follows the relationship of boy and robot after the robot is programmed to go on the run apon the discovery of plans for it use in military applications.
Well, Robosapien V2 is more than a toy. It is a highly evolved robotic fusion of technology and personality, combining fluid biomechanical motion with a multi-sensory, interactive humanoid personality. This 24” tall, second generation Robosapien is capable of autonomous “free roam” behavior.
Affordable robotics has always been a classically debated topic, since TV shows like 'Transformers' first opened our minds to the ideas of what they may be able to do and with films such as A.I and iRobot introducing us to the questions of robot ethics. It has taken some time for these toys to catch up with these ideas but it can safely be said that the utilised elements of talking, moving and environmental interaction have been captured by the Robosapien V2 which combines all of these and takes them to the next level.
Watch Robosapien V2 In Action
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This robot is well worth getting, if not as a entertaining toy then as a future piece of robot history. Check the videos out!
Features
Humanoid body movements, including bending, sitting and standing, lying down and getting up, dancing, waving, martial arts …
Speech: Responds verbally to environmental stimuli and to controller commands
Color Vision System: Recognizes colors and skin tones
Sight, sound and touch senses
Stereo Sound Detection System: “Hears” and reacts to sounds
True bi-pedal walking with multiple gaits
Precision gripping, articulated fingers
IR Vision: Detects and avoids obstacles; tracks moving objects
Realistic 2-axis turning head with animated LED eyes
100 pre-programmed functions
6 programming modes
2 demonstration modes
Remote control, autonomous “free roam” and guard modes
