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Cute Joebot Can Dance For You !

TheFuture — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:49:23 +0000

The next generation WowWee robots series from WowWee Robotics, takes robotics to the next generation. Set to be unveiled in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas later this week, the two playful companions are something that you more than asked for. The first one is Joebot, which is a regular fully loaded interactive friendly neighborhood robot which also has sense of humor up its sleeve. It also responds to key phrases using the sound sensors, so much so that one can make it dance to the tune as it replicates the same without a hitch. While the other one named Roborover is softer and down to earth version as it gradually gets comfortable with continuous interaction. Quite innovative one must say!

[Press Release]
HONG KONG – January 6, 2009 – WowWee, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ:OPMR), announced its newest line of innovations scheduled for release in 2009, in advance of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11. Consumers can expect to see items from four lines, including WowWee Technologies™, which now includes a new category of iPod compatible multimedia pico projectors powered by Texas Instruments’ DLP® Technology. The other key lines, focusing on cutting-edge entertainment robotics, plush, and flight, are WowWee Robotics™, WowWee Alive™, and WowWee FlyTech™. Highlights include:

WowWee Robotics
The next generation of WowWee’s award-winning Robotics line includes two playful companions – the Joebot™ and Roborover™ robots. The Joebot robot is a content-packed, walking, talking interactive buddy with a sense of humor and rhythm. Featuring voice command control, the Joebot robot is capable of responding to key phrases via sound sensors; he can also be controlled by his responsive hands or by the Robosapien™ robot’s remote controller. The Joebot robot is not your average Joe – in fact, he can beatbox and dance – just tap out a beat and he will repeat it perfectly while grooving along. His movements are fast and fluid, and he is able to avoid obstacles via infrared sensors or detect if he falls over with tilt sensors. Various modes include Wandering, Patrol, Talk, Guard and Battle Modes. In Battle Mode, for example, he will wander freely while tracking and blasting objects with his hand LEDs; you can even challenge him to a “duel” using any TV (IR) remote controller.

The Roborover robot is a talking, tread-based, roving explorer with an inquisitive personality that grows to become more confident as users navigate and play with him. The Roborover robot is operated via remote-control and features poseable arms, head and waist. This shy little explorer features spoken content, various driving-based games, infrared sensors for obstacle avoidance, and tilt sensors allowing him to perceive when he has fallen over. The Roborover robot also features a “Follow Me” homing function that will trigger this exploratory companion to search for his user – even in the dark! Sensor-based LED headlights will automatically turn on in the dark to illuminate his path.

Information about WowWee’s diverse product portfolio – including the latest product announcements for 2009 – is featured on www.wowwee.com.

Source : http://www.wowwee.com/ via Gizmodo

FurReal Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup Product Review

TheFuture — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:40:46 +0000

I don’t like pets and there are several reasons behind it. First of all pets like the dogs have fur and I am allergic to it. Second of all we do not have much room to accommodate a dog who needs space to move around and play. And the most vital reason is that we are out of the house for at least 7 hours a day and if we get a pet it will have to be alone in the house for that long. This is quite inhuman as pets often love to be surrounded by the inmates of a house. Now the logics I have in mind are pretty complicated and you might have the same opinion as me, but it is simply impossible to make your kid understand those. Perhaps your kids used to scream every afternoon at least for an hour asking for a doggy and you were tired of declining their request.

This is when I heard about furreal biscuit my loving pups and decided to take a look at the puppies they sell. I was almost sure that these are going to be just like another soft toy and will not satisfy children much. But when I finally had a look, could not stop myself from buying it. After the toy reached home and was opened, my little cousin who happened to stay at my house didn’t even give me time to activate it as she started cuddling it. Now after activation, it became more attractive. The toy dog was shaking its paws in a manner the real ones do. He was able to lie down and sit whenever he was asked to.

He was able to follow the voice commands without fail. If he wanted the kid to pay him attention, he started barking which made my daughter felt that it was not a toy but her favorite companion. He also starts to snivel whenever he wants to get a biscuit. This was quite normal that people thought I finally gave up my dislike for pets and brought little cousin this new doggy. I didn’t correct them as this was fun to confuse them. But this is a genuine fact that by now I have grown strong affection to this harmless being that seems to be very real even though he is not one.

RD 3 Wheels Vehicle Concept

TheFuture — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:05:04 +0000

RD concept car is designed for single passenger and best suited for large routes. The main feature of this car is that it works mainly through articulation that not only gives direction but also makes it capable of compacted during high traffic and low speeds. Therefore, this vehicle remains low at the high speed and also displays information required during a trip by voice command by the driver. RD would be very convenient in the busy roads and is perfect for traveling in suburbs or long distance areas. While driving, you are definitely going to feel speed, comfort and space.

Designer : Carlos Arturo Torres Tovar

Canova Dual Touch Screen Laptop Should Be Here by 2010

TheFuture — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:57:00 +0000

A lot of concept gadgets are coming up primarily to utilize the human senses. Of course the sense of touch is what is being utilized the maximum with many touch screen devices being developed. When almost every latest phone is touch screen can laptops be left behind? An Italian company V12 design has devised ‘Canova’ which is a dual LCD laptop, which is yes touch screen. Though the design is more than four years old, the company wants to take this a step further by introducing the second generation laptops of the same series. It is working on the device to support multi touch and also fit in the microphone to enable voice commands. They claim that the model should be in the market by 2010!

Designer : V12Design via LaptopMag