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SUBMAN1 · 09-28-07, 11:09 AM

I wonder if this thing is as entertaining as they make it out to be??

-S

Hobby robotics enthusiasts have only recently been able to purchase and tinker with advanced bipedal robots such as Kondo's KHR and Hitec's Robonova. These awesomely cool robots, now a staple of the Robo-One competition, have never been popular with everyday gadget-loving consumers because of their steep cost (~$1000), complicated assembly and difficult programming requirements. A new breed of less expensive, pre-assembled and easy-to-operate robots are catching the eye of the everyday consumer. Robosapien, made by Hong Kong outfit WowWee, was one. The robot, now in its third generation as Robosapien RS, comes with a slew of entertaining features but lacks the human-like motion seen in the $1000 bipedal robots.

Full article here - http://waziwazi.com/node/106

Skybird · 09-28-07, 06:26 PM

When I was 14, I would have liked to have something like this.

When I was 14.

SUBMAN1 · 09-28-07, 07:51 PM

I hear you, but they rave up and down about it. I would probably get bored in 5 minutes, but still would like to check it out.

-S

bradclark1 · 09-28-07, 07:55 PM

I'd use it to pester my dogs.

kiwi_2005 · 09-28-07, 07:56 PM

Can we command this robot to lubricate over ppl.

*anyone who dont get it, watch 'Transformers'*

09-28-07, 11:09 AM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i-SOBOT I wonder if this thing is as entertaining as they make it out to be?? -S Hobby robotics enthusiasts have only recently been able to purchase and tinker with advanced bipedal robots such as Kondo's KHR and Hitec's Robonova. These awesomely cool robots, now a staple of the Robo-One competition, have never been popular with everyday gadget-loving consumers because of their steep cost (~$1000), complicated assembly and difficult programming requirements. A new breed of less expensive, pre-assembled and easy-to-operate robots are catching the eye of the everyday consumer. Robosapien, made by Hong Kong outfit WowWee, was one. The robot, now in its third generation as Robosapien RS, comes with a slew of entertaining features but lacks the human-like motion seen in the $1000 bipedal robots. Full article here - http://waziwazi.com/node/106 __________________

09-28-07, 06:26 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	When I was 14, I would have liked to have something like this. When I was 14. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-28-07, 07:51 PM	#3
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I hear you, but they rave up and down about it. I would probably get bored in 5 minutes, but still would like to check it out. -S __________________

09-28-07, 07:56 PM	#5
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Can we command this robot to lubricate over ppl. anyone who dont get it, watch 'Transformers' __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

09-28-07, 07:55 PM	#4
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I'd use it to pester my dogs.