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keys to grow or shrink the magnifying window.The original Robosapien was invented by NASA scientist, Mark Tilden who worked on the robot that went to Mars. Whether this is good for us, or very bad for Mars, it's too early to tell. Nevertheless, Robosapien took the world (if not Mars) by storm, and now the next generation Robosapien V2 has arrived. He's bigger, brighter, faster - kind of like Steve Austin but with more facial expressions. Pumped up on android steroids, Robosapien V2 is a mighty 2ft (60cm) tall and towers over his earliest incarnation, but of course not only is he butcher (not a real butcher, it would be inadvisable to let him lose with sharp objects), he's had a massive brain implant. He now has a multi-sensory, interactive humanoid personality (unlike Steve Austin), and is now capable of autonomous behaviour - reacting to things he sees, sounds he hears, (as well as people and objects), which is a lot more interaction than you get from some people round here. So he's big, and he's clever, but what we really love about the big lunk is his newfound agility.
Version 1 was very 'B' Movie robotic, but Robosapien V2 is like a yoga instructor (sort of) in comparison. He can bend down, sit and lie down, get up (this is really a very clever first in robotics), wave his arms around, and his hands even have articulated fingers and precision gripping - way cool. Not only is he agile, he's also programmed to avoids obstacles and table edges, and he can even track moving objects!
As well as reacting to your voice, being able to follow an object and pick it up (here Fido!), moving around like a proper robot (he puts 3PO's waddling about to shame) and having a two axis turning head and animated LED eyes, he also reacts with other Robonetics, like the Robopet and Roboraptor. All in all Robosapien V2 is king of the robots, and the most gargantuan leap forward in Robotic technology imaginable.
Features
- Humanoid body movement, including bending, sitting and standing, lying down and getting up, waving, martial arts etc.
- True bi-pedal walking with multiple gaits.
- Precision gripping, articulated fingers.
- Realistic 2-axis turning head with animated LED eyes.
- Interactive sensors.
- Reactive movement - will get up if knocked down.
- Speech: responds verbally to environmental stimuli and to controller commands.
- Colour vision system: recognizes colours and skin tones: interacts with objects and people.
- IR vision: detects and avoids obstacles and table edges: tracks moving objects.
- Actions and Programming:
- Has the ability to perform over 80 actions with programming.
- Actions: Walks / Kicks / Picks up and throws objects / Responds to commands / Dances / Rap routine / Kung-fu moves / Farts / Belches / Whistle / Listens for sounds / Reacts to your touch.
- Three demo modes: Disco; Rude behaviour and Kung Fu Kata.
- Wakes up on start with a yawn and says uh-huh.
- After a time of non-use he goes to sleep and snores
- He will stop when he bumps into walls
- He can pick up objects and throw them, lean forwards, backwards and take steps
- Bulldoze through clutter
- Knocks things over with sweeping arm action
- Can high 5
- Left and right sensor programme - he can follow up to 6 commands on each side, after programming touch one of the left or the right sensors on his body and he will perform the programme.
- Sonic sensor programme - he can follow up to 6 commands - after programming Robosapien will remember and perform this programme when he is in listen mode.
- Master programme - can follow up to 14 commands - having entered 14 actions he will go through each one automatically
- Size: 61cm tall
- Requires 6 x D cell batteries and 3 x AAA batteries(not included)
- Batteries last for about 15 hours of play.
- Ages 5+
Customer Reviews for Robosapien V2
This thing is amazing!!! You can make it battle with the old one and it puts it to shame. It's like the evolved version or something. If it gets knocked down then it just gets back up again. It really is a must have. It's great for all ages.
David, Sleaford
This really is great! I walked round the office and everyone was asking me where I got it. And then... it danced!
Declan E, Cardiff
This robot is the first step to the future... It seems that he is almost human!
Henrique C, Lisbon
Awesome bit of kit, bought one rather than a cat - much more fun and less litter to clean up, recommend it!
Benjamin B, Littlehampton
Being as objective and honest as I can, I do recommend the V2. Of course it doesn't have full human awareness, but then I'm surprised to hear some people were disappointed it didn't, at this price! I've searched high and low, and all over the Web, and this is simply the most advanced, aware, responsive robot you can get at this price ANYWHERE! I think it's a piece of history - the first affordable, advanced, viable and easily-available robot ever marketed. It might become a sought-after collectors' item in years to come, too - I warn you, don't miss out on it, it's a landmark. I'm still getting surprises from mine, after a month of full, proper use. The original Robosapien wouldn't have been any good to an adult like me, but this, which can identify colours, follow moving objects, memorise some programming and have its own little personality, saying relevant things, plus its body-movement advancements, is simply a BIG step forward in robotics at this price, and unheard of even in most advanced hobbyist-kits, many for more than five times its price!
Rob B, Nottinghamshire
This is the coolest thing ever. Not only is it fun to play with, it's so strong and it interacts with humans or objects, it even interacts with my chickens (yes, I have chickens). If it was bigger it would probably round them up.
Pelham, Stevanage
This is brilliant!! Out of all my robo's from my Robo-Family, this has to be the best. I love the way it interacts with Robopet and Roborapter, it's a shame it doesn't interact with Roboreptile as that little tyke does have some attitude on him! Overall, this robot is far more advanced than any of the other robots WowWee have made, and I keep finding out new things he can do after about 2 months of owning him. Of course, the first thing you do when someone comes round is make it dance for them as that dance sells it for everyone and anyone...it did me! I can't wait to see the next Robosapien, it's going to be amazing. Until then, this is fantastic!
Adam P, Somerset
