<![CDATA[Super Bots]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/super-bots Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Spykee Vox]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/spykee-vox.html

Pre-Order Say anything and Spykee vox responds to your voice. Spykee vox plays your music in stereo and dances to the rhythm of the sounds. Featuring the Universal IR remote control, Spykee vox can now control your TV.

Price:£129.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[RS Media: Robosapien WowWee]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/rs-media-robosapien-v3.html

RS Media bring technology to life, playing MP3's, MPEG4's, and taking photos & videos as he interacts with his environment. He has a head-mounted camera, a colour LCD screen in his chest, a full speakers system embedded in his armor, 40 MB of internal memory, and an external memory card slot. Control RS Media with his controller or the media controls embedded on his hands; play Java games, navigate the media menus, switch between his four personalities (RS Media, Service Bot 3000, Space Bot, and Billy-Joen Sapien) or create your own personality using the RS Media editing suite software. The RS Media is able to walk around the house, effectively "seeing" with infrared vision and moving about like an old man in a park feeding pigeons thanks to foot and gauntlet sensors. If the robot "hears" a sound, it will investigate and confront the culprit. * It can display an image or MPEG video downloaded by the user onto the robots removable SD memory sticks, on the LCD display * The ability to store body movements with the user being the puppet master, like Robosapien V2 can. However, it will allow the user to edit those movements with the robots accompanying BodyCon editing package * You can record and store your voice into the robots SD memory sticks which can be played back by the robot * Includes a USB port, protocol version 1.0, for interfacing with the robot * It can play back music files that you download to it through its 11 watt stereo speakers; making the robot something akin to a programmable roving boom box. * You can play Java games and navigate the media menus. The most interesting feature of the new Robosapien RS Media robot is the ability to modify and swap personalities, thanks to the removable SD memory cards.

Price:£299.00 Special Price:£169.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[WiFi Mobile Robot Development Platform with High Resolution Pan-Tilt-Zoom CCD Camera]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/wifi-mobile-robot-development-platform-with-high-resolution-pan-tilt-zoom-ccd-camera.html

 

Mechanics
The X80SV is the result of extensive efforts to develop a robot that would be fast and strong, while itself remaining lightweight and nimble. The wheel-based platform’s two 12V DC motors each supply 300 oz.-inches(22kg.cm) of torque to the X80’s 18 cm (7 in.) wheels, yielding a top speed in excess of 1 m/s (3.3 ft/s). Two high-resolution (1200 count per wheel cycle) quadrature encoders mounted on each wheel provide high-precision measurement and control of wheel movement. Weighing only 3.5 kg (7.7 lb.), the system is light, but it can carry an additional payload of 10 kg (22 lb.).

Sensors
X80SV offers full WiFi (802.11g) wireless, multimedia, sensing and motion capabilities and comes with a wide range of sensor, camera, and audio modules, sufficient to serve in any variety of applications. The X80SV offers broad expandability as well for projects that may require additional sensors, even specialized modules. Powered by separate RC servo motors, the integrated camera head can pan and tilt independently.

Architecture
The X80SV’s underlying technology evolved from Dr Robot’s Distributed Computation Robotic Architecture, originally developed for Dr Robot’s Humanoid (HR) Robot. Using this approach, high-level control of the robot is maintained by a remote or local PC/server communicating by a secure wireless link. Low-level functionality is managed by an onboard digital signal processor (DSP) while computationally intensive operations are performed offboard. The result is a robot that’s lighter, draws less power, runs longer and is dramatically less expensive than a fully bundled or self-contained system. Moreover, since primary processing resides in a server, any hardware upgrades to the central unit are shared by all the robots it controls.

With its integrated high bandwidth (11Mbps) WiFi 802.11 wireless module, the system can upload all sensor data (including encoder sensor readings) to a PC or server at rates in excess of 10Hz. Commands and instructions sent to the X80SV via the same wireless link also pass at rates exceeding 10Hz, providing real-time control and access.

The X80SV includes all WiRobot development software components (for MS Windows 2000 and up), enabling easy access to all data and information in a standard Microsoft Windows programming environment (e.g., MS VB and VC++). Under the approach of using a separate PC for high-level control, there are no longer onboard restrictions on a mobile system’s processing power, memory and storage. For users of non-Windows operating systems (e.g., Linux), Dr Robot will provide the raw communication protocol for direct integration with any other system/device.

With the X80SV system, researchers can develop a specialized intelligent robotic assistant, security robot or simply use it as a platform for a variety of projects built around applications such as human-machine interaction, mobile system navigation, robot behavior, image processing, object recognition, voice recognition, teleoperation, remote sensing, map building and localization etc.

The X80SV system is fully integrated and each robot is fully assembled and tested prior to shipping so that it arrives ready for use.

 

 

Price:£1,650.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[LEGO® Mindstorms NXT Programmable Kit]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/lego-mindstorms-nxt-programmable-kit.html

The heart of the new system is the NXT brick, an autonomous 32-bit LEGO microprocessor that can be programmed using a PC, or for the first time in the retail offering, a Mac. After building their robots, users create a program within easy-to-use yet feature-rich software, powered by LabVIEW from National Instruments. Downloading programs to an invention is easy. Users with Bluetooth®-enabled computer hardware can transfer their programs to the NXT wirelessly, or anyone can use the included USB 2.0 cable to connect their computer to the NXT for program transfer. The robot then takes on a life of its own, fully autonomous from the computer. The inclusion of Bluetooth technology also extends possibilities for controlling robots remotely, for example, from a mobile phone or PDA. When LEGO MINDSTORMS launched, we fundamentally changed the way people viewed LEGO building and play and helped spark the trend of affordable and attainable consumer robotics, says Jurgen Vig Knudstorp, CEO, LEGO Group. “Eight years later, we're ready to improve upon the single best-selling product in the company's history. We've developed the new toolset with expanded components and capabilities to challenge our existing community of dynamic fans. Meanwhile, the system's new software, design and 30-minute quick-start program are geared toward recruiting a new, younger generation of robotics enthusiasts.

Price:£179.99 Special Price:£169.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ISOBOT]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/isobot.html

He measures only 16cm and weighs an amazing 300 grams and comes ready to play straight from the box. You can choose from 4 modes where I-Sobot can perform fun and quirky scenes from Western battles to voice command mode that includes 10 words of phrases to say to I-Sobot where he will respond.

Price:£210.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Star Wars R2D2: Interactive Droid Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/star-wars-r2d2-interactive-droid.html

Resourceful and adventurous, R2D2 is ready, willing and able to serve! Navigates to find you! Rolls, spins, dances and plays music! Guards and protects your room! Remembers and reacts to famous Star Wars characters! Some awesome features are: - light beam - droid mood status indicator - infrared location sensors - sonar navigational technology - sound processing microphones - motorized treads - voice recognition software - extendable utility arm - special "secret" features - and much, much more....

Price:£199.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Meccano Spykee: WiFi Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/spykee-wifi-robot-meccano-pre-order.html

These basic specs combined with the teaser image, above, should be enough to perk up the ears of all the consumer robot enthusiasts out there. Spykee can stream live video to your Mac or PC over a wireless connection. It can be controlled from your PC via a simple web interface from anywhere on earth as long as you have a internet connection! The Spykee certainly improves on Meccano's earlier metallic attempts at robot sets: this little fella is capable of feeding a webcam video stream to a PC over the aforementioned wireless connection.

Price:£199.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Nabaztag/Tag: WiFi Rabbit (with built-in microphone)]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/nabaztag-tag-wifi-rabbit-with-built-in-microphone-voice-recognition.html

Its new functionality includes the incredible ability to smell. And, Nabaztag/tag accepts voice commands, courtesy of a built-in mic. Nabaztag is the ultimate desktop friend, Nabaztag is essentially a Wi-fi rabbit that you can personalise to relay all kinds of information to you, for example reading web sites to its owners, giving weather forecasts, email alerts,transmit messages from friends via the web, email, blogs, soon becoming a vital part of your life, why not join the Nabaztag community... Both Nabaztag and Nabaztag/tag are truly smart wifi enabled bunnies, with delightful features like communication-by-ear. 'Marry' two rabbits and give one to your sweetie, anywhere else in the world (with a wifi connection). When you adjust your Nabaztag's ear, the married rabbit's will move to the same position. Nabaztag uses those same ears, along with lights, a voice that few other rabbits can match, to communicate all sorts of data: weather, stocks, incoming email, and more. Your friends can even send you messages via Nabaztag. This is an adorable toy for anyone's office or bedroom. Why not buy two, one for you, and one for your significant other...

Price:£119.99 Special Price:£99.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Autonomous Tour Guide Robot ]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/autonomous-tour-guide-robot.html Usage: # Showroom, Tradeshow & Museum as Autonomous Tour Guide/Receptionist Robot # Robotic Development Platform for Academic and Research Institutes

Price:£20,000.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Sputnik2 i90 Robot with Dual High Resolution Pan-Tilt-Zoom CCD Camera ]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/i90-robot-with-dual-high-resolution-pan-tilt-zoom-ccd-camera.html This ready to use mobile robot platform is designed for researchers developing advanced robot applications such as remote monitoring, telepresence and autonomous navigation/patrol.

Price:£3,900.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Wireless (WiFi 802.11g) Robot Core Development Platform]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/wireless-wifi-802-11g-robot-core-development-platform.html Mechanics: The i90 is the result of extensive efforts to develop a robot that would be fast and strong, while itself remaining lightweight and nimble. The wheel-based platform's two 12V DC motors with Integrated 800 Count per Cycle Optical Encoder each supply 40kg.cm of torque to the i90's 18 cm (7 in.) wheels, yielding a top speed in excess of 1 m/s (3.3 ft/s). Weighing only 6kg (16 lb.), the system is light, but it can carry an additional payload of 15 kg (33 lb.). (Optional 40Kg) Sensors: i90 offers full WiFi (802.11G) wireless, multimedia, sensing and motion capabilities and comes with a wide range of sensor, camera, and audio modules, sufficient to serve in any variety of applications. The i90 offers broad expandability as well for projects that may require additional sensors, even specialized modules. Powered by separate RC servo motors, the integrated camera head can pan and tilt independently. ArchitectureThe i90's underlying technology evolved from Distributed Computation Robotic Architecture: Originally developed for Humanoid (HR) Robot. Using this approach, high-level control of the robot is maintained by a remote or local PC/server communicating by a secure wireless link. Low-level functionality is managed by an onboard digital signal processor (DSP) while computationally intensive operations are performed offboard. The result is a robot that's lighter, draws less power, runs longer and is dramatically less expensive than a fully bundled or self-contained system. Moreover, since primary processing resides in a server, any hardware upgrades to the central unit are shared by all the robots it controls. With its integrated high bandwidth (54Mbps) WiFi 802.11G wireless module, the system can upload all sensor data to a PC or server at rates in excess of 10Hz. Similarly, streaming audio and video (up to 30 fps) either for direct monitoring or for processing by high-level AI schemes is a snap. Commands and instructions sent to the i90 via the same wireless link also pass at rates exceeding 10Hz, providing real-time control and access. The i90 includes all WiRobot development software components (for MS Windows 2000 and up), enabling easy access to all data and information in a standard Microsoft Windows programming environment (e.g., MS VB and VC++). Under the approach of using a separate PC for high-level control, there are no longer onboard restrictions on a mobile system's processing power, memory and storage. For users of non-Windows operating systems (e.g., Linux), we will provide the raw communication protocol for direct integration with any other system/device. With the i90 system, researchers can develop a specialized intelligent robotic assistant, security robot or simply use it as a platform for a variety of projects built around applications such as human-machine interaction, mobile system navigation, robot behavior, image processing, object recognition, voice recognition, teleoperation, remote sensing, map building and localization etc. The i90 system is fully integrated and each robot is fully assembled and tested prior to shipping so that it arrives ready for use.

Price:£3,500.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Advanced Wireless/Internet Remote Monitoring Robot with Software Development Kit]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/monitoring-robot-w-software-development.html Responding to requests for a robot that had the speed and payload of X80 with the development versatility of the DRK8080, Sputnik was built, a robot with the complexity expected of a research tool, but the simplicity of use required by hobbyists and enthusiasts. In addition to all the features offered in the model X80 robot, included with SPK-1 are software modules enabling remote access and control of the robot via Internet protocol. For home users, this means the ability to navigate and monitor the robot's surroundings remotely. Other software elements permit remote listening through the robot's microphone as well as two-way verbal communication through the robot to a remote user.

Price:£2,600.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[The NEW Segway X2: tuned for cross-terrain]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/the-new-segway-x2-tuned-for-cross-terrain.html
Featuring all-terrain tires, a robust fender design, lithium-ion batteries and specially tuned software, the rugged Segway x2 will go practically anywhere in the wild that you want to go, whether it's along nature trails, over hilly terrain or on the beach. The Segway x2's low-pressure tires cushion the ride on bumpy surfaces and minimize trail impact, while a continuous center rib provides a smooth ride on paved surfaces. The increased track width increases stability on uneven ground, and the x2 happily navigates a variety of surfaces including sand, grass, gravel, dirt and pavement. Depending on local regulations, it may be possible to use the x2 on multi-use pathways but it is not intended for use on sidewalks or pedestrian walkways. Check out the Segway i2 for sidewalk use. The x2 features Segway's new LeanSteer technology, as well as the wireless InfoKey controller. These advancements make the ride even more intuitive and exhilarating and provide interesting trip data so you can track your journey from start to finish. The long-lasting lithium-ion batteries support the power demands of the x2, while still providing up to 12 miles of off-pavement range (depending on terrain, riding style and payload). The sturdy fenders on the x2 are designed to protect you from debris and to safeguard you during leaning turns. The aluminum fender frames feature built-in lift handles that help you (and a friend!) get a grip on the x2 for loading in and out of a vehicle. The fender frames serve as a base for carrying cargo and are compatible with Segway cargo plates and the Segway Hard Cases by Givi.

Price:£5,600.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[The NEW Segway x2 Golf]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/the-new-segway-x2-golf.html The Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) x2 Golf is fun, easy to maneuver, and much smaller than a standard golf car. Special low-pressure tires barely disturb the turf and provide a smooth ride over a variety of terrain. Based upon the Segway x2, it features new LeanSteer technology, a wireless InfoKey controller, long-lasting Saphion® lithium-ion batteries and includes the following components: * Golf Bag Carrier Attachment secures your golf bag to the Segway x2 Golf and allows for easy dismount and club access while playing. Removes easily for storage and transport * Scorecard Holder keeps your scorecard, golf balls, and tees readily accessible

Price:£5,600.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[WiFi Mobile Robot Development Platform with Video/Audio Capability]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/wifi-mobile-robot-development-platform-with-extreme-mobility-and-video-audio-capability.html The X80 is the result of extensive efforts to develop a robot that would be fast and strong, while itself remaining lightweight and nimble. The wheel-based platform's two 12V DC motors each supply 300 oz.-inches of torque to the X80's 18 cm (7 in.) wheels, yielding a top speed in excess of 1 m/s (3.3 ft/s). Two high-resolution (1200 count per wheel cycle) quadrature encoders mounted on each wheel provide high-precision measurement and control of wheel movement. Weighing only 3.5 kg (7.7 lb.), the system is light, but it can carry an additional payload of 10 kg (22 lb.). X80 offers full WiFi (802.11g) wireless, multimedia, sensing and motion capabilities and comes with a wide range of sensor, camera, and audio modules, sufficient to serve in any variety of applications. The X80 offers broad expandability as well for projects that may require additional sensors, even specialized modules. Powered by separate RC servo motors, the integrated camera head can pan and tilt independently. The X80's underlying technology evolved from Distributed Computation Robotic Architecture. Using this approach, high-level control of the robot is maintained by a remote or local PC/server communicating by a secure wireless link. Low-level functionality is managed by an onboard digital signal processor (DSP) while computationally intensive operations are performed offboard. The result is a robot that's lighter, draws less power, runs longer and is dramatically less expensive than a fully bundled or self-contained system. Moreover, since primary processing resides in a server, any hardware upgrades to the central unit are shared by all the robots it controls.

Price:£1,500.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[The Segway i2 Commuter]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/segway-i2-commuter.html
The new i2: versatile companion
Designed for easy operation over a variety of terrains, the i2 features our new LeanSteer technology as well as the new InfoKey controller. The LeanSteer frame and handlebar tilt left and right in response to your body's natural inclination to lean in the direction you want to travel. The i2 seems to anticipate your every move and adjusts to your slightest whim. The wireless InfoKey controller constantly monitors data such as battery level, speed and distance, and includes a new security feature to help protect your i2.

Price:£5,200.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[The NEW Segway x2 Adventure: tuned for cross-terrain]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/the-new-segway-x2-adventure-tuned-for-cross-terrain.html Experience the excitement of gliding through off road environments with the x2 Adventure. Specially equipped with a handlebar bag for water bottles and tools, a Segway 5W LED headlamp, and universal cargo plates, this package has everything you need for any excursion. So whether you're looking to enjoy a scenic outing or conquer changing terrain, the x2 Adventure will set your pace.

Price:£5,800.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Sentinel2 Wireless/Internet Remote Monitoring Robot with Indoor (Constellation) GPS and Auto-Recharging ]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/sentinel2-advanced-wireless-internet-remote-monitoring-robot-with-ptz-camera-and-autonomous-navigation-system.html Sentinel2 began from the idea of developing a office / home version of the autonomously patrolling robots for our industrial clients. The challenge lay in redesigning the Constellation system, the navigation technology, for a residential environment. Within working facilities, Constellation must often receive and send data over long distances and compete with other high-energy wireless communication systems on near spectra. The office / home environment offered the opportunity to shift Constellation's focus away from power and on to sensitivity. The resulting residential version of Constellation is low power system that can provide high accuracy with only few components. With Constellation's redevelopment complete, providing the core functions of intelligent navigation: localization, path planning and collision avoidance, followed easily. Sentinel2 derives its name both from its ability to maintain awareness of its location within its environment and also the base robot's typical application in commercial and industrial settings as a security and remote monitoring robot. As a package, Sentinel2 provides users with the base functionality of intruder detection, remote monitoring and telepresence as application modules, but also includes the Developer Toolkit, enabling advanced users to create their own tasks for the robot to serve. Moveover, the core technology is platform independent, permitting integration of the robot into any network system communicating via RS232 serial or Ethernet TCP/IP. The Sentinel2 package includes everything you need to deploy a fully autonomous intelligent robot in your office / home. Hardware components include 3 pairs of navigation transponders (additional transponders can be ordered separately), an intelligent charging station and the most robust robot platform we've developed. Once set up, the robot can patrol its environment and self-regulate its power supply, returning to the charger when necessary. These core functionalities support Sentinel2's included software modules: telepresence and remote monitoring. Also, included is its Robotnik Kit, a software development toolkit that provides the means to program your robot to serve new tasks and roles limited only by one's creativity. Sentinel2 package contents: - Sentinel2 robot - Sentinel2 Charging Station - Constellation navigation system with 3 pairs of transponders (additional transponders can be ordered separately) - Telepresence & Remote Monitoring modules - Robotnik software developer toolkit

Price:£6,300.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[SCOUT2: Wireless, Dual Arm and Grippers, Internet Remote Monitoring Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/scout2-wireless-wifi-802-11g-dual-5dof-arm-and-1dof-grippers-internet-remote-monitoring-robot.html Co-Positioned Camera and Grips SCOUT2 is a wrist-mounted camera that greatly facilitates remote manipulation of objects. Optionally, you can choose to have cameras on both wrists, maximizing the robot's ability to survey its surroundings. With their position coincident to the robot's gripping digits, the cameras uniquely enable remote users to get an eye on whatever the robot is reaching toward. Each of the robot's arms has five degrees of freedom, excluding the hinging DOF of the gripper joint. The lifting capacity of each gripper is 300 g while the chassis has a carrying capacity of 15 kg. SCOUT2 travels at a top speed of 1 m/sec and has 7 infrared distance sensors and 3 ultrasonic rangefinders onboard, but also has a bumper equipped with shocks in case of an unavoidable collision. Two lamps on the front of the robot also provide near-field illumination.

Price:£6,900.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Spykee Cell: Mobile Phone Controlled Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/spykee-cell-mobile-phone-controlled-robot.html Spykee Cell moves, sees & takes pictures,¦ its head is motorized, and features voice transformation and many light & sound effects. In addition, Spykee Cell is compatible with iPod® mobile digital device* (and other MP3 players) enabling you to listen to your favorite songs in stereo. You can even see your iPod® playlist on the screen of your cell phone! Spykee Cell will be available in retail in October 2008. The hottest tech toy to have!

Price:£169.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Robotic Dinosaur Ugobe Pleo]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/robotic-dinosaur-ugobe-pleo.html iiRobotics.com has PLEO in stock and available so ORDER your PLEO now! Pleo progresses through three different Life Stages; hatchling, infant, and finally juvenile dinosaur. Pleo is a hatchling when first awakened. As you interact together, Pleo will mature becoming a juvenile dinosaur and responds to light, sound, and touch. Then the fun really starts! The more time you spend interacting with Pleo the more unique your dinosaur will become. Pleo will display emotions, play games and seek attention. Pleo "learns" from its experiences and environment through artificial intelligence, even developing an individual personality. He incorporates all the basic traits of autonomous life. He is specifically engineered and enhanced to mimic life and relate to his owner on a personal level. Pleo is capable of expression. He can feel joy and sorrow, anger and annoyance. When Pleo is tired, he will become drowsy and goes to sleep, will he even dream? Two or more Pleos will recognize one another. Be careful though. They can transmit colds to each other. Achoo! Pleo even sneezes! Pleo wants to explore his environment. He will be cautious when he walks to the edge of a table. He may cry when he is frightened. Pleo will stretch when he first wakes up. He may stomp his foot for food when hungry.

Price:£299.99 Special Price:£219.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Rovio: WowWee Home Surveillance Robot]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/rovio-home-surveillance-robot.html The most exciting feature of Rovio is that it incorporates the incredible Northstar technology. Northstar is a system that creates a microi-GPS system for your home, allowing the Rovio to navigate your home with pinpoint accuracy. With Northstar Rovio always knows exactly where it is and where you want it to go next. The built-in web camera has full audio and video streaming capability so you can spy on your home from anywhere in the world you have a Web connection and uses the reliable 802.11b/g protocols for true WiFi access. Check in to see if you home is secure, or to get a comforting look at pets, or to dynamically web conference with family members or colleagues at work. Rovio's neck-mounted camera and microphone can be accessed over the web from cell phones, personal computers, or even some video game consoles (if they are web enabled). Use your personal computer to create navigation routes for Rovio by marking way points in your home with its easy to understand companion software. Simply mark a way point and Rovio will move to the desired location without any need for you to micromanage the navigation; just point and click! Since Rovio has self-docking capabilities, you can send it back to base for a recharge with a single touch of a web browser button.

Price:£299.99

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[The Segway i2 Cargo]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/i2-cargo.html You can't streamline your process without speedy response times and cost-effective technology, which is why the i2 Cargo is designed to offer both. High impact cargo frames and cases and optimal speeds allow maintenance workers and plant managers to move materials quickly and easily without compromising safety. And no fuel or heavy maintenance is required.

Price:£5,399.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[X80 WiFi Mobile Robot Development Platform with Animated Head System]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/x80-wifi-mobile-robot-development-platform-with-animated-head-system.html X80-H matches the servo and sensor specifications of the standard X80 with a few improvements. Rather than a pan-and-tilt camera, the X80-H has a five servo animatronic head with an integrated IR sensor. The microphone and speaker that are mounted on the X80 are replaced by the microphone and speaker built into the animatronic head. The LCD panel mounted on the front of the X80-H also makes it distinct from the standard X80. This display is an STN negative blue, transmissive, wide temperature LCD and supports a resolution of 128x64 pixels.

Price:£1,700.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Compact WiFi Mobile Robot Development Platform with Animated Head System and Video/Audio Capability]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/compact-wifi-mobile-robot-development-platform-with-animated-head-system-and-video-audio-capability.html The system runs on wheel based platform with rotary sensors mounted on each wheel to precisely measure and control wheel movement. The mobile animated head system has total of 7 degree of freedom, 5 for the upper head and 2 for the mobile platform. The eyes can pan and tilt, eye cover and mouth can close and open independently, and the neck can pan and tilt too. This system is fully integrated and tested. The technology behind such system evolved from Distributed Computation Robotic Architecture which was originally developed for Dr Robot Humanoid Robot. Through the integrated high bandwidth (11Mbps) WiFi 802.11 wireless module, the system can upload all the sensor information including the rotary sensor readings to your home PC at over 20Hz rate and streams audio (8Hz x 8bits) and video (up to 4 fps) to your home PC for your high level AI schemes to process. Your control commands are sent down to this mobile system at real-time via the same wireless link at a rate of 10-50Hz. With the supplied WiRobot development software components (for MS Windows 2000 and up), you get access to all these data information in standard Microsoft Windows programming environment (e.g. MS VB and VC++). With such approach, you have no limit on mobile system processing power, memory and storage any more. For users of non-Windows operating systems (e.g., Linux), we will provide the raw communication protocol for direct integration with any other system/device. With such system, you could develop your own intelligent robotic assistant, security robot or simply use it as a platform for your projects like human-machine interaction, mobile system navigation, robot behavior, image processing, object recognition, voice recognition, tele-operation, remote sensing, map building and localization etc.

Price:£1,700.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Karcher RC 3000: Robot Vacuum Cleaner]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/karcher-rc-3000-robocleaner.html The unit works completely autonomously, has four fall sensors that detect stairs and can travel over obstacles such as cables. The RC3000 has four suction settings that will increase performance depending on soil quantity of the surface being cleaned. The Robocleaner with its very small dimensions and integral contact sensors guide it carefully around all obstacles.The RC3000 does all the domestic vacuuming work in your home, it can continuously vacuum throughout the day and night aided by its 'quiet' mode the unit will not disturb you.

Price:£1,200.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[Electrolux Trilobite 2: Robot Vacuum Cleaner]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/electrolux-trilobite.html Using the most intelligent cleaning programs with ultrasonic sensors, the Electrolux Trilobite 2 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner will calculate a rooms size and automatically maps and cleans without you lifting a finger.

Price:£900.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[LG Roboking: Robot Vacuum Cleaner]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/lg-roboking.html The V-R4000's round profile might make you think at first glance that its just another Roomba knock off but, it isn't. This model sports what LG says is the most powerful (BLDC) Brushless Direct Current motor in any robotic vacuum. It can supply up to 100W of cleaning power. While that may be more powerful other robotic vacuums (most high-end products usually feature from 30W to 70W) its still about half of LG's own standard upright vacuum.

Price:£800.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[WiFi Mobile Robot Development Platform with Gripping Arms]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/wifi-mobile-robot-development-platform-with-multi-dof-gripping-arms.html TheRobotShop.com presents SCOUT, a rugged wheeled WiFi robot equipped with two gripping arms that optionally provide the robot with either one or two wrist-mounted CMOS cameras. Combining mobility and a new ability to grasp and manipulate, SCOUT offers users broad versatility in its application.

Price:£4,600.00

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:35 +0000 <![CDATA[X80 WiFi Mobile Robot Development Platform with integrated Laser Rangefinder]]> http://www.therobotshop.com/catalog/x80-wifi-mobile-robot-development-platform-with-integrated-laser-rangefinder.html This information can then be used in several applications. OptiLogic RS-100 Industrial Laser Rangefinder is a great pre-made laser rangefinder to fit your needs and Opti Logic RS100 Industrial Rangefinder is also part of family of Opti-Logic Industrial laser range finders that are made to fit almost any project you will deal with.

Price:£2,800.00

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