First Peek at Robosapien V2 208
balancedi writes "According to OnRobo, the New Robosapien looks to be a lot more fun but it had better be at a $200 price tag. While still controllable via remote he now is more autonomous. He also has more range of motion, better hands, a vision color system, and a laser tracking system."
Also detailed at PC Magazine (Score:5, Informative)
Some nice popups of the new trio of bots coming out this year. Tilden isn't at the CES show, and says that these models are early prototypes, but promises that the New York Toy Fair show will show off much better developed versions.
Re:lasers!!?? (Score:2, Informative)
By typing it in a way that avoids use of the string PATRIOT, they remind the reader that you can be both against America and against this legislation.
Re:My question is... (Score:3, Informative)
But yes its exciting to see that honda are leading the world in this tech
article text (Score:2, Informative)
Written by OnRobo News Desk
Tuesday, 04 January 2005
More about Robosapien V2What a guy! Today Wowwee Robotics division gave us a first peek at Robosapien 2. As promised by Mark Tilden, Robosapien's creator, the new version has some great new features including much more agility, improved ability to talk and interact with others, and a fun new laser tracking feature. Like it's the original Robosapien the Robosapien V2 is destined to be a hit toy for 2005.
Robosapein V2 is fully controllable and programmable by remote control and fully autonomous in free-roam mode. He brings the fluid movement and biomechanical agility of Robosapien to a whole new level. Robosapien V2Gaining a whopping 10" in height, Robosapien V2 now has full range of motion and the ability to pick up, drop and throw objects with his finely tuned precision hands. Advanced agility allows him to bend over and twist from side to side, so he can now sit, bend, lie down and stand up.
Robosapien V2 will interact with his surroundings, and even responds with a 'real voice'...Robosapien V2 can talk! Fully equipped with infra-red radar vision, Robosapien's V2 moving eyes with blue LED lights can detect obstacles, track movements and take objects handed to him.
Sensory features include a vision color system that enables Robosapien V2 to recognize objects and skin tones; he can wave when he sees you and reach out to shake your hand. A stereo sound detection system allows him to respond and react to noises in the environment. Robosapien V2 comes equipped with "laser" tracking; trace a laser path on the ground and he'll follow it. And, Robosapien V2 couldn't carry the Robosapien name if he didn't possess a one-of-a-kind attitude-filled personality! Robosapien V2 is so advanced he can even control his new friends - Roboraptor(TM) and Robopet(TM). Suggested retail price $200.
Alternate submission (with more info) (Score:5, Informative)
Robotics physicist Mark Tilden [wikipedia.org] has unveiled his follow-ups [pcmag.com] to the Robosapien [wowwee.com], which was mentioned on slashdot last year [slashdot.org] and sold rather well [timesonline.co.uk] during the holidays. The foremost is the $200 Robosapien V2 [pcmag.com], which will be able to lie down, stand up, speak, use its built-in camera to recognize objects and people, and follow a laser-traced path. The $70 Robopet [pcmag.com] will be able to perform simple tricks and learn through positive and negative reinforcement. The $100 Roboraptor [pcmag.com] is covered with sensors and will have three different moods: hunter, cautious, and playful. The Robopet is scheduled to launch in July, with the Robosapien V2 and Roboraptor scheduled for September. I can't wait to see what hacks [slashdot.org] people come up with for this.
a engadget link (Score:3, Informative)
http://techdigestuk.typepad.com/tech_digest/2005/
Re:Still just a toy (Score:3, Informative)
My robosapien (Score:3, Informative)
More at PC Mag (Score:2, Informative)
PC Magazine [pcmag.com] has more details.
J Wolfgang Goerlich
Re:Still just a toy (Score:5, Informative)
RoboSapien V1 disappointment (Score:3, Informative)
It can be programmed to execute a sequence in response to a loud noise, but it's a maximum of about 8 moves. And then it's done, there's no way to have it go back into "listen" mode automatically.
Using the remote control, it doesn't walk all that straight. To adjust its course, you have to make it turn, and it can't turn and walk at the same time (at least, not intentionally). The way it turns is to rock from foot to foot, turning a tiny little bit each time, so it's really slow to correct its course.
For a toy that cost almost $100 I was expecting more.