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Robo BG

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These cute little critters are swarming in from CES 2008. A new thing in Wow Wee's line up and man these little guys are hopping. Two touch sensors and they interact with other robos. Not sure if that means just amongst themselves or completely other Wow Wee robos like Roboquad. They can climb over each other and everything what do you guys say? You like these new insects?

Bug Bots

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

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Josiah Mendez Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:09 AM

reminds me of the Hexbug by bandai.

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MrScott Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:15 AM

Not my cup of robotic tea.

It is a nice throwback to Mark Tilden's early days of beambots and biobugs. 

I made some of the first, but never bothered with the second. 

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Jeff Block Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:20 AM

Wanted to post a quick...  "Check out our brief feature on the bug bots."

Also we'll be publishing more info on these guys as you all tell us they're important to you. In general, that's our approach. If everyone wants more, we'll try to get you more. We're anxious to see which of the new 2008 product line gets people the most excited.

Robo BG Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:34 AM

I think these guys are pretty cool.

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

Rudolph Avatar
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January 12, 2008 12:13 PM

I quite like these little guys. As MrScott said, a throwback to BEAM days,  without the solar panels. I may pick up one or two for my son, hopefully he'll get over wanting to play with my BEAMbots.

I really like the tank tread version, it's just funny to me.

Watch out, don't step in the anthropomorphization.

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January 12, 2008 8:00 PM

Not my cup o tea either, you either like them or you don't, I don't. Sorry.

People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.


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Robo BG Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:31 PM

Tat's k it's your own opinion.

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

markcra Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:32 PM

I never got into the solar panels bit of beam but I loved the concept and adapted it to a simple bot or two. I was in the process of continually upgrading one robot with no clear goal or end in sight so to have a simple bot "completed" was great, even if it wasn't as much of an achievement as my other robot(s). I didn't really get a look at the bio bugs first time around and doubt I'd be looking to buy their newest siblings, unless they were on sale that is. Who can turn down a cheap platform with two motors, gearboxed and possibly a few salvagable components.

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Robo BG Avatar
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January 12, 2008 8:41 PM

hey there only ten bucks.  I think that's cool.

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

milw Avatar
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January 12, 2008 10:52 PM

I'm curious enough about the 'swarming' behavior- is it more complex than a simple bump sensor putting them into reverse? We recently got two little bug things from Radio Shack that run forward; they have two touch sensor antenna, but all it does is put the motor into reverse, causing a random amount of turning, then they go forward again. They have microphone, so a clap can put them into reverse as well. As i recall, those were around $10 also; but they have no complicated ICs, just a small transistor net like the BEAM bots.

 We'll probably get  a few for the kids to play with, but I don't see them getting played with much after the first couple of days.

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Robo BG Avatar
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January 13, 2008 3:51 PM

We'll just have to find outWink

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
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Peter Redmer Avatar
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January 14, 2008 11:30 AM

What I like about them is that they're relatively inexpensive ($10 isn't bad) and that they come in two different types.  I like the prospect of the tread models climbing all over each other, and that they respond to your touch.  I know they have touch sensors but I'm not sure about any IC's or anything like that. 

When we find out more about how they interact with each other, we'll definitely post information.  I'd really like to get my grubby little hands on a few of 'em and get some video, too...

Pete

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Robo BG Avatar
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January 14, 2008 4:15 PM

Yeah I really do wan't to check these little critters out.  We'll just have to keep each other posted as Wow Wee comes out with more information.  Later!

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

Sensei Avatar
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January 15, 2008 2:26 PM

These robots look interesting. I will definetly buy them both when I see then later on in the UK.

Sensei

Robo BG Avatar
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January 15, 2008 4:02 PM

I am wondering what it means by it interacts with other robos.  Does it mean only other bugbots or also RSv2 and RSM and RQ?

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
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JustinXrox Avatar
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January 15, 2008 4:33 PM

my sister and i might get one of these Cool

Peter Redmer Avatar
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January 15, 2008 4:59 PM

I don't think they interact "directly" with other WowWee robots (like the FemiSapien and RSV2, for example) - but if I find outmore, I'll post it.

What I do think, though, is that the robots that can detect motion and objects may be affected by a BugBot (or multiple BugBots) that is/are zipping around.  Could be a fun experiment!

Pete 

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milw Avatar
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January 15, 2008 5:02 PM

hm, yes! If the BugBot emitted the IR signal that V2 recognizes, the V2 should *attempt* to follow it- should be amusing!

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January 15, 2008 5:54 PM

milw said: hm, yes! If the BugBot emitted the IR signal that V2 recognizes, the V2 should *attempt* to follow it- should be amusing!
that would be funny.this big robot chasing a little bug

Nocturnal Avatar
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January 15, 2008 10:56 PM

Follow? more like attempt to squish.

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RobosapienV2-4mem8 Avatar
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January 17, 2008 5:15 AM

Have enough bugs in the house now without any more.!!

People yearn after this robotic dream, but you can't strip your life of all meaning, emotion and feeling and expect to function.


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Robo BG Avatar
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January 17, 2008 4:52 PM

I would like to see Roboquad get annoyed with it and start attacking it!

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

milw Avatar
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January 17, 2008 4:56 PM

See, Roboquad really does need a mouth! How about putting tiny neodymium magnets on the backs of the bugs and a steel plate on RQs belly- then he can run around and 'catch' them!

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Robo BG Avatar
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January 17, 2008 5:08 PM

Now THAT would be so cool!!!!!

Keep the robotic dreams,
-BG
http://www.robocommunity.com/article/12811/Cool-Programs-To-Use-For-Roboquad-...

MrScott Avatar
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January 17, 2008 6:09 PM

milw said: See, Roboquad really does need a mouth! How about putting tiny neodymium magnets on the backs of the bugs and a steel plate on RQs belly- then he can run around and 'catch' them!

I dunno. Seems more like he'd be getting infested with vermin to me. Surprised

When the bugs jump on _you_, you're not catching bugs, they're catching you. 

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