I didn't know "follow me" was a feature. Does it work by tracking the remote? If so the range is probably pretty short and a direct line of sight needs to be in place between the IR transmitter on the remote and the receiver on the Tri-bot.

The imaginary mazes is just remembering the moves. Left, Right, Forward etc. Kind of like that game simon (from the 80's remember?) but with directions instead of colors.

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Arthur C. Clarke

I plan on getting my Tri-bot at our newly built JCPenney and I also would love to have pics of it since I want to take in the real Tri-bot's appearence and you if you can not offer pics, can tell me about the personality in a bit more realistic way that I can imagine it til I buy it.

Tri-bot is always around, and is unique and I found some quality in it. I think that this bot thing is where the tech is going around with the onwardness of Japan tech. I hope there are more talking bots out there.

Yes, I saw your link. I liked the part where the Tri-bot woke the person in the bed. I can use that alarm for me to get myself out of bed before leaving so I won't be late anymore or lazy at that. It might also help me to pay attention better, like an alarm clock. I liked the pics on the linked site. I am still really wanting to get me a Tri-bot that is real, not like the mini. Do you have any comments about what it's like to have Tri-bot? Can you train/program the bot?

Tri-bot is always around, and is unique and I found some quality in it. I think that this bot thing is where the tech is going around with the onwardness of Japan tech. I hope there are more talking bots out there.

Oh, a video, how neat. I dislike the idea of taking Tri-bot apart. I rather keep mine if I buy him, to take care of it. I will keep it in the upmost condition, and keep it working. I hope that if I am on a situation of idea, I will do tricks with it and see what it can do besides what I already know. I ofcouse will read the maual that comes with it and make a point that when it is of it's solution of how it works and talks, could it answer me? I want it to actaully go on it's way one day, yes as if. What if it gainned the ability to think for itself. That would be interesting as I dream on that. I know lots of other people think that one day, they might beable to do that. Anyway, I can right now see what you do come up with.

Tri-bot is always around, and is unique and I found some quality in it. I think that this bot thing is where the tech is going around with the onwardness of Japan tech. I hope there are more talking bots out there.

OH, maybe you can teach me when I let you know that I buy my Tri-bot. I always wented a bot to beable to reason, like we can. I can't wait to see more, do you have anything to do with Tri-bot then fix it up, like make it comply to new moments and activity? I also wander if it is absolutely worth it to even buy the thing if I deserve to enjoy it. It does go with my mini, they would look alike and maybe, stroll together, I hope without running into one another. That of course is my bet.

Tri-bot is always around, and is unique and I found some quality in it. I think that this bot thing is where the tech is going around with the onwardness of Japan tech. I hope there are more talking bots out there.

The homing function uses an infrared signal. If you you point it at a highly reflective surface like a white wall, and Tri-Bot looks at the wall, then even if the wall is far away from you Tri-Bot will think (incorrectly) the signal is close since it is bouncing off the wall, making him think he found you. Imagine a line extending straight out the infrared LED on the remote and parallel with the angle that at which you are holding the remote; like an invisible light saber extending from the transmission LED of the remote control. Then point it at the floor near his wheels, on the side of him that is closest to you.

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