More Words on Wowwee Roboquads

From The Jetsons to The Robinsons, the trademark of the family of the future has always been the inclusion of a robot companion. While this used to be the stuff of science fiction or fantasy, modern technology has made it so that robots have entered the modern daily sphere. The Roboquad™ is one such robot.

Manufactured by WowWe, the Roboquad™ is a four-legged robot with a head that moves 360° that uses an infrared beam to survey its surrounding environment. Once it has surveyed its environment, it then responds to the stimuli. For instance, if your Roboquad™ notices you vacuuming your floor—even if you’re in the other room—it will set out after you. Depending on your Roboquad’s™ level of the three A’s (aggression, awareness, and activity), it will move at one of three speeds toward the stimuli, moving around coffee tables and your discarded slippers. Shaking your head in disbelief? Here’s how it works:
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August 30, 2007 | Filed Under Robot Gadgets | Leave a Comment 

Roboquad: Four Legged Robot with Dog Bark

Four Legs Roboquad of Woowee

Do you know what has four legs, walks like a crab and uses seven batteries? It is Roboquad from WowWee, a cat-sized robotic toy.

Here is a saying from RoboquadOnline in their product description:

Roboquad is an animated robot with unique multi-directional movement capabilities and advanced sensory awareness. Featuring multi-colored flashing lights and techno sound effects, Roboquad is the first true robotic arthropod. Change his Awareness, Activity or Aggression levels to completely alter his personality and behaviors.

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August 18, 2007 | Filed Under Robot Gadgets | Leave a Comment