2005 Robots

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PaPeRo
4

NEC-PaPeRo

89% out of 148 liked it
PaPeRo 2005 is the first robot with a taste! It can walk, talk and recognizes people both visually and through audio interfaces. It features a pair of CCD's for 'eyes' and has 8 separate microphones for determining the direction sound is coming from and 9 touch sensors.
Released in 2005
$41000
Aibo ERS-7M2
4
discontinued

Sony-Aibo ERS-7M2

81% out of 16 liked it
AIBO's personality develops by interacting with people and each AIBO grows in a different way, based on its individual experiences. AIBO becomes customized based on feedback and the software being used.
Released in 2005
$1800
I-Cybie
4

Silverlit Toys-I-Cybie

87% out of 93 liked it
I-Cybie evolves from a puppy to a mature dog. His evolution is dependent upon interaction with his environment and his owner. He needs to be taught tricks and games, rewarded with positive and or scolded with negative reinforcement.
Released in 2005
$130
Robonova 1
4

Hitec-Robonova 1

80% out of 35 liked it
Robonova 1 is a fully customizable and programmable aluminum robot. Its movement is done with HiTEC muscles. These smart muscles and joints give complete control of torque, speed and position. The programming software is simple, so advanced knowledge of programming is not needed. It can walk, run, do flips, cartwheels and dance. It is available as a kit, so you can enjoy building your robot yourself, or as a pre-assembled, ready to walk. In addition to the typical robot talent for walking until it senses a wall using ultrasound, Robonova can be instructed to do cartwheels, take a bow and even do one-handed push-ups.
Released in 2005
$1000
Robotics Starter Kit
4
discontinued

Vex-Robotics Starter Kit

98% out of 57 liked it
The Vex Robotics Design System challenges your problem solving skill as you design and construct radio-controlled devices that push the boundaries of experimental intelligence.
Released in 2005
$300
Sputnik
4

Dr Robot-Sputnik

87% out of 8 liked it
Dr. Robot's Sputnik is a ready to use mobile robot platform with the complexity expected of a research tool, but the simplicity of use required by hobbyists and enthusiasts.
Released in 2005
$4300
Aibo ERS-7M3
4
discontinued

Sony-Aibo ERS-7M3

92% out of 77 liked it
AIBO's personality develops by interacting with people and each AIBO grows in a different way, based on its individual experiences. AIBO becomes customized based on feedback and the software being used.
Released in 2005
$2000
ROB-1 Bluetooth Motion Cam
3

Sony-ROB-1 Bluetooth Motion Cam

100% out of 10 liked it
The ROB-1 is a robot with a built-in digital camera that you control from your (Sony Ericsson) cellphone using Bluetooth.
Released in 2005
$300
Roborior
3

Tmsuk-Roborior

100% out of 2 liked it
Roborior (robot + interior) is a uniquely shaped home guard robot. It is equipped with infrared sensors (1 front and 2 rears), sound sensor, speaker, microphone, a digital camera and a video phone.
Released in 2005
$2600
Amazing Amanda
3

Playmates-Amazing Amanda

77% out of 18 liked it
Amanda is a toddler who speaks, is getting potty trained, and eats the foods that toddlers love. She can recognize her "mommy's" voice and can respond after just hearing it three times! Her facial expressions reflect her emotions.
Released in 2005
$100
Nuvo
3

ZMP-Nuvo

63% out of 30 liked it
Nuvo is a robot designed to be a helpmate and home companion. It listens, reacts, walks and talks, is 15 inches tall and contains 15 motors.
Released in 2005
$6000
BalBot Advanced
3

Swope Designs-BalBot Advanced

100% out of 1 liked it
BalBot Advanced is an autonomous, active-balancing robot that is fully customizable. It includes all the hardware and sample code necessary to autonomously drive around and avoid basic obstacles. The robot will balance on its own, respond to forces from the environment (if you push it, it will react to keep from falling) and know how to drive around while keeping its balance.
Released in 2005
$550
Viper
3

Microbric-Viper

85% out of 14 liked it
Microbric kits allow you to build complex electronic devices with little or no prior electronics knowledge. No soldering is involved and all parts are reusable. Thanks to the electronic connection system and simple mechanics you can assemble the pieces in any way you like without having to worry about making irreversible mistakes.
Released in 2005
$149
RoboRaptor
3

Wow Wee-RoboRaptor

88% out of 96 liked it
What is with these dinosaurs that attracts humans so much? Is it their power and the fear of them? If yes then Tyrannosaurus Rex should be the most popular dinosaur of all. It looks like people at Wow Wee International thought the same and they created the Roboraptor. It moves like the T. Rex, it roars like T. Rex and it bites like T. Rex but is not T. Rex.
Released in 2005
$100
Robofie VS-1
3

Volks-Robofie VS-1

73% out of 23 liked it
There is a new humanoid robot in town called Robofie. The Robofie from Volks Inc. is supposed to leave Sony's AIBO in the dust. Its moves are quite good for an end-consumer robot: walk on two feet (normal speed/high speed), turn, turn and walk, grab, throw, kick, dance. It can also climb stairs. The assembly kit includes controller battery, battery charger and remote control.
Released in 2005
$1800
Scribbler
3

Parallax-Scribbler

100% out of 5 liked it
The Scribbler is a fully programmable, intelligent robot with multiple sensor systems that allow it interact with people and objects. It uses sound and light sensors to navigate on its own.
Released in 2005
$100
iDog
2

Sega-iDog

89% out of 64 liked it
I-Dog is a music-loving robot dog with a difference he cannot live without music. That's because this cute little creature feeds on the tunes you play him and develops one of three personalities according to the music he hears. He even functions as a portable speaker for your audio player.
Released in 2005
$28
Spy Robot
2

Wild Planet Toys-Spy Robot

33% out of 6 liked it
The Spy Robot is a radio controlled robot with claw and voice recorder. The claw can pick up and transport small objects. From 75-100 feet away you can steer it, operate its claw and activate the recording device. The Spy Robot is also equiped with LED headlight to help you navigate nighttime missions
Released in 2005
$35
Robopet
2

Wow Wee-Robopet

72% out of 36 liked it
This skinny robotic pet (it might be a dog or a cat) has a couple of features that will really impress you. The best is the ability to learn from positive and negative reinforcement. Another one is the lifelike animations and digital animal sounds that make the Robopet extremely expressive.
Released in 2005
$99
RoboMaid
1

ExWorks-RoboMaid

80% out of 15 liked it
The cordless floor duster - RoboMop - can silently pick up dirt, dust, lint and hair from all your floors. It goes under the table, under the chair, changes directions automatically to keep working the entire floor surface, cleans next to walls, most corners and other tough to reach places. RoboMaid has been designed to fit under the kickboards in your kitchen. If your bed or furniture is more than 4 ft off the floor, your RoboMaid will happily clean underneath.
Released in 2005
$10
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