Ron Repking - Community Contributions
Stopping the mouth movement on Chatterbot Dog?
I've noticed that the Chatterbot Dog/Cat's mouth makes a little noise as it's opening and closing when it talks. Is there a way to turn that off?
Last Post: April 23, 2008 3:35 PM by GWJax
Pretty durable
I was playing with my Dragonfly outdoors 2 weeks ago and managed to somehow get it stuck at the top of about a 60-foot evergreen tree. It was stuck so bad that I couldn't get...
Last Post: June 21, 2007 11:31 PM by Tsuzuki
RoboQuad Demo Video
I just got a RoboQuad this weekend. It's quite a bit of fun in its movements compared to the other bots. I took a bunch of videos which I hope to get up soon, but...
Examples of Novice Mods anyone?
I'd love to hear recommendations of mods that someone who hasn't modded (is that a word?) a robot before could do fairly easily. I don't want something that will take me days to complete. I'm...
Last Post: March 22, 2007 11:05 AM by Ron Repking
WowWee's Video Demonstration of RS Media
This video demonstration by WowWee includes a walkthrough of the movements, video capabilities as well as custom programming capabilities of the robot which was released in select parts of the world in late 2006. If nothing else, you've got to check it out just to hear him saying some Bender lines (from Futurama)!
Elvis Demo Video and Product Details
Here's about a 2-1/2 minute video of the WowWee Alive! Elvis taken at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. We put the sunglasses on him to change it up a little from many of the...
Robopanda Video Demonstration
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, we had the chance to visit WowWee's booth and get a demo of the forthcoming Robopanda. It's quite an impressive little robot with a lot of functionality.
More images from WowWee's booth at CES Unveiled
WowWee was one of about 50 companies at the CES unveiled press event last night. They clearly were one of the main highlights of the evening with the announcement of many new products and the large amount of press the hovered around their area. While the last entry focused on the two products that were shown on their table, here are some shots we took of their booth and the people around it.
Ask a question about a new WowWee Robot this week!
As you know by now, WowWee announced several new products at CES this year including the Flytech Dragonfly, RoboQuad, RoboPanda, and the WowWee Alive Elvis. Are you interested in learning more about one of these...
Last Post: July 23, 2007 4:20 PM by sanman
Robosapien V2 Interaction with Robopet
Here's a quick video I put together of the interaction commands that automatically take place between the RSV2 and the Robopet. It's a really cute (and long) interaction. All I did was hit the "Robopet...
Robosapien V2 Demo Video
This is a simple video that shows off some of the things that Robosapien V2 can do. The demo is what is built-in to every Robosapien V2 and can be activated by hitting the "D"...
RS Media vs Robosapien V2 - The Great Robot Race!
This video hopes to answer the question everyone has been asking - Which robot walks faster the Robosapien V2 or the newly released RS Media? Sure the RS Media has way more functionality, but can...
Pretty intuitive, even for an 8 year old
RS Media passed the 8 year old test. The LCD screen really makes a difference from the RS V2. I brought the RS Media home tonight and gave him to my 8 year old boy...
Color-Changing Chromashift Roboreptile
Check out the color changing Roboreptile available at the Discovery Store. It made the cover of their holiday catalog for 2006. Looks much cooler than the white version and even cooler than the darker version...
Last Post: December 20, 2007 3:29 PM by I,robot114
Have Robots speak commands or tips
There are so many controls and commands that you can execute on the Robosapien line of robots, I think it would be great if they could speak tips and commands to you on demand to...
Last Post: June 3, 2007 12:53 PM by Jaboi
Design and Evolution article
If you haven't seen it already, check out this article which goes through how the Roboraptor was created from early design concepts to the final product on the production line. Some great, exclusive pictures from...
Last Post: November 8, 2006 11:58 AM by DJ 9-Volt
Robsapien V2 handshake
I was playing around with the human interaction and recognition of the V2 and found that once I had the right light setting (indoor, yellow light), the V2 was able to do a great job...
Last Post: June 16, 2007 12:08 AM by Nocturnal
Edge detection
I love the edge detection mode for playing with the pet on the table top, but it seems to only work when walking forward. If I back up the Robopet, it falls right off the...
Rosebud reference
When shutting off the Robosapien it drops its arm and says something that I never could figure out. I have since learned from a friend that it is saying the word "Rosebud" (a reference to...
Last Post: March 31, 2007 10:10 AM by angelo
Robopet Commercial
WowWee put the Robopet commercial up on their website. You can check it out here: http://www.robopetonline.com/watch.html Love the end shot with the fire hydrants!
Last Post: March 15, 2008 7:19 PM by roboboa
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