Robots make everything better, right?
Case in point: Roboscooper, the new WowWee robot that picks up small objects from the floor. The key word is small: The robot refuses to pick up anything heavier than 1 ounce. All those paperclips, nuts, earrings, and small stuff that needs to get picked up before your Roomba can get to work are fair game.
Resembling a hunched-over baby RoboSapien, Roboscooper has a cute face, two arms ready to pick up anything, and six wheels to roll on. It even comes with a remote control in case it’s not enough to let the little guy wander around aimlessly looking for things to pickup. The obstacle sensor lets Robo detect and go around obstacles (heavier than an ounce, of course). The remote even lets you switch into a Whack mode, which makes the robot swat objects out of the way instead of picking them up.
A while back, I got my hands on a Revell VEXplorer Robotics System, a DIY robotic kit, and built a sturdy little tank with a robotic arm and a videocam. With my remote control, I could get little Vexie to pick up soda cans, bring me round cylindrical objects, and drag a toy mouse to torment the kitten. Between the Roomba and Vexie, the Roboscooper will feel right at home.
For $70 dollars and six AAA batteries, this robot will clean your house while you laugh, especially after you load fun phrases and sound effects into its little brain. WowWee is accepting pre-orders now to begin shipping at the end of August.
Via Engadget
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