Robosapienâ?¢ V2 â?? Bigger, Smarter and more fun

Written by OnRobo News Desk
Tuesday, 04 January 2005

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. Gaining
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 and Robopet. Suggested retail
price $200.

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A bot with friends
Written by OnRobo News Desk
Wednesday, 05 January 2005
Is your original Robosapien a little bit bored (or boring)? We'll the
New Robosapien V2 won't have to have that problem because Wowwee is
also creating two new friends for him to interact with. Roboraptorâ?¢
which is a dinosaur robot and Robopet; which is a... well actually we
aren't sure what it is.
The new robots are fully controllable and programmable by remote
control and fully autonomous in their free-roam mode. And these highly
intelligent robotic companions are able to interact with their owners
and one another. The new Robosapien V2 can even control his new
friends.



Roboraptor

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but Roboraptor brings them into the age of
technology. At 32 inches long, Roboraptor is a realistic robotic beast
who is easily controlled and mastered with a remote control.
Roboraptor's fluid biomechanical motion allows for three bipedal
movement gaits, predatory, walking and running. Multi-sensor
environmental awareness allows Roboraptor to hear, see and feel people
and the environment around him,he has multiple touch sensors in the
head and tail, while sonic sensors detect sound and direction. Look
out, Roboraptor has a strong jaw with powerful snapping action and
the ability to pick up objects. With three distinct moods: hunter,
cautious and playful, Roboraptor will keep you on your toes. Go near
his face when he's hunting and he'll behave aggressively; touch his
face when he's playful and he'll nuzzle your hand. The Roboraptor is
expected to cost around $99.

Robopet

Robosapien V2 has a new best friend. Robopet! This biomechanical
Robopet is extremely expressive with lifelike animations and digital
animal sounds. Robopet is easily programmed with a remote to perform
sequences of movements and tricks. Robopet walks, crawls, sits down
and stands up, runs and jumps, and can perform an array of pet tricks
including lying down, rolling over, begging and howling! Robopet is
trainable and responds to positive and negative reinforcement.
Multi-sensors allow Robopet to be aware of his surroundings,
triggering new moods. He is able to avoid obstacles, respond to sounds
, even function as a guard dog! When it is time to take Robopet for a
walk, use the "laser" light leash on the controller to mark a path for
Robopet to follow. Robopet is expected cost about $70 which cheaper
than his companions

Both robots are simply cool looking and should be a big hit with kids.
In fact, since they're less than half the price of the Robosapien V2
they might be more of a hit with parents than Robosapien.



link: http://www.onrobo.com/content/view/52/2/