Robo News Articles
 Joebot is an animated, walking talking, robot buddy filled with quirky responses and hilarious chatter. Joebot walks with a smooth motion, detects and avoids obstacles, and knows when he has fallen down. Use Voice Command in Program Mode or his easy-to-operate joystick hands to interact with him! Packed with...  By: RoboCommunity Team
Posted: Tue, 09/29/2009 - 17:13
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As many of us were disappointed in the poor picture quality in low light situations when using Rovio, I decided to put a set of custom headlights on my Rovio. I viewed some of the hacks posted on the community, but decided to have mine move in tandem with the camera. With that design, the lighting would follow the angle of the camera. ...  By: Michael Walsh
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:15
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From Dreams to Dark Ages
When I was a kid in the late 60's early 70's I watched shows like Lost in Space and Forbidden Planet, the robots featured were pure science fiction. Personal computers were not here yet and they were huge machines with big tape reels. When computers like the Apple II came along it seemed...  By: Robostuff
Posted: Mon, 08/13/2007 - 15:13
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Welcome back; I hope you have enjoyed the first part of this hack! Now, it's time to remove the skin. This part is one of the most time consuming steps. First, DO NOT use a sharp razor blade. Instead, use the small flat blade screwdriver. This will prevent any slipups; you could potentially cut the robot skin in...  By: GWJax
Posted: Mon, 02/11/2008 - 09:30
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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" button on the remote control. Some of the things included in the video are movement of the head, arms, and torso as well as laying down on the floor...  By: Ron Repking
Posted: Tue, 11/07/2006 - 23:50
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I've had my RoboPanda for a while now. As you may know, he has a little furry friend, who he recognizes using an RFID tag. What you might not know unless your up on your conspiracy theories, is that RFID tags are going to be the bane of our existence in the near future. At first I thought I could live with it, the teddy panda is so cute...
 By: Nocturnal
Posted: Tue, 06/03/2008 - 15:21
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Chatterbots are whimsical, highly stylized companions that hang out on your desktop. There are three distinctively different, collectable designs: The Fairy Godfather, Devil/Angel, and Dog/Cat. Each has its own unique personality, vocabulary, and "signature" animation. They'll "listen in" to things you type in your computer -...  By: Peter Redmer
Posted: Fri, 01/18/2008 - 10:13
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Roboboa is a unique snake-like robot from WowWee. Roboboa can be a smart desk light, wake-up alarm or room guard, to name just a few of his talents. This is a quick guide to finding support for your Roboboa. There are many resources available to you, so read on!  By: milw
Posted: Mon, 08/18/2008 - 14:09
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Ever wanted a fun and genuinely interesting robotic companion? How about your very own stand-up comedian? Well, thanks to WowWee, you can have both! Mr. Personality is a funny and cynical robotic buddy that you will surely enjoy having in your home. He's got the jokes and stories to keep the young (and young at heart) entertained and...  By: Grandlarseny37
Posted: Mon, 10/13/2008 - 17:10
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For those curious about what is inside of the Rovio TrueTrack beacon, and for those who are having problems, here's the inside scoop. How To Hack Open The Rovio TrueTrack BeaconRemoving the beacon 'eyeball' from a dock or a room beacon is pretty simple- all you need is a medium phillips head screwdriver, and a 1.5 mm hex key to... By: milw
Posted: Mon, 03/09/2009 - 11:33
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