Tag Archive for 'robots'
WowWee’s Rovio WiFi mobile webcam is designed to be easily controlled at a distance via the webportal - however what if you want to operate the robot from close up? RobotsRule’s Robert Oschler has added Rovio functionality to the upcoming version of his free RoboDance app, meaning you can use a Nintendo Wiimote to control [...]
If you’re a sucker for remote control toys and you’ve got a soft spot for Transformers, Hammacher Schlemmer’s latest distraction might appeal. Converting from a 13-inch tall two-wheeled robot to a four-wheeled sports car or truck, a straightforward RF remote controls forward and backward motion together with 360-degree spins.
We love robots here on SlashGear. That’s just a given. But the WowWee Alive Panda Cub is certainly interesting. Not to mention, pretty freakin’ adorable.
Normally when you hear the word “robot,” people tend to think of something with exposed wires, a bunch of metal parts and super strength. However, this Panda is fuzzy and cute. [...]
The first full review of WowWee’s Rovio mobile WiFi webcam has gone up, and if you were hoping the news would be bad and save you from spending $299 on a must-have robot, think again. While we knew the tech specs were tempting - WiFi, poseable webcam, control either locally, from preset routines or via [...]
WowWee’s official site for the Rovio mobile WiFi webcam has gone live, with videos and other information about the web-connected platform. However, while it claims the robot is available now, the Rovio itself is proving difficult to find on any of the US sites linked to; in fact, the estimated shipping date from Hammacher Schlemmer has slipped to December 17th [...]
Back when WowWee announced their impressive Rovio WiFi mobile webcam, they also showed the creepy Mr Personality robot. Based on the same omni-directional platform as the Rovio and the Tri-Bot, Mr Personality is a gurning, giggling, wise-cracking “robot companion” with an LCD display for a face. I was hoping WowWee had forgotten about Mr Personality [...]
The first user videos of the Meccano Spykee WiFi robot are beginning to emerge, demonstrating the open-source ‘bot in action. Courtesy of Sven comes this first clip, a full demo of Spykee in its constituent parts, then assembled and terrorizing some children. He also shows the internet interface, through which you can control Spykee from [...]
While we wait for the first Rovio reviews, WowWee are drubbing up enthusiasm for the WiFi-enabled remote webcam with some new demo videos. Intended to give an overview of the robot and its functionality, the three clips show everything from using Rovio remotely through the web interface, using the webcam on its adjustable arm, and [...]
I’m all for random, seemingly useless gadgets and the Robotic Junkyard Dog fits right in since it has no real purpose than to entertain and possibly annoy. But that’s okay. It’s a robot dog, after all and there’s something to be said about that, right?
This little robot is seemingly made from scrap parts and [...]
WowWee’s Rovio doesn’t officially start shipping until next Friday, but our friend Robert Oschler at RobotsRule has managed somehow to score a pre-release sample. He’s put together an unboxing gallery to keep us sated while he reviews the WiFi-enabled mobile webcam, including the Rovio itself and the NorthStar docking and recharging station that creates a digital [...]
