Entertainment Robots

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Entertainment robots are robotic toys for children and adults. With most of them you will get bored after a relatively short while, but there are exceptions. Some of the most advanced have multiple sensors, are programmable, autonomous and can learn new tricks ( like AIBO ).

Unfortunately sometimes the new features make them too complex to use and play ( robosapien v2 ). The challenge is to build an autonomous entertainment robot that is easy to use.

R2-D2
4

Hasbro-R2-D2

89% out of 93 liked it
This R2-D2 model is a motorized, 15 inch tall replica of the little droid from the Star Wars films. It has blinking lights, beeps and boops - just like the 'real' one.
Released in 2006
$120
Robosapien RS Media
4

Wow Wee-Robosapien RS Media

90% out of 131 liked it
It is a walking guard and entertainment center all in one. It can record audio and video, walk around the room filming. In guard mode, it can record who is entering the room.
Released in 2006
$300
Roboreptile
4

Wow Wee-Roboreptile

91% out of 262 liked it
Roboreptile is roughly half the size of the Roboraptor and far more mobile. It can turn around, move quickly from place to place, hop and jump. It includes audio, visual, and touch sensitivity, so it will hear and see you. The touch sensor on its back allows it to respond to human interaction by performing a short animation. The sharp sonic sensors enables it to detect sharp loud sounds which it will run towards. Its vision sensors (infra-red) enable it to detect movement and avoid obstacles. It has to accentuate its personality: ferocious, aggressive, passive.
Released in 2006
$120
Aibo ERS-7M2
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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
Amazing Allysen
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Playmates-Amazing Allysen

68% out of 158 liked it
Allysen is a doll that recognizes and responds to key words and phrases with lifelike facial expressions and emotions.
Released in 2006
$100
Robosapien V2
4

Wow Wee-Robosapien V2

91% out of 90 liked it
Robosapien V2 combines fluid biomechanical motion with interactive humanoid personality. It is based on the science of applied biomorphic robotics and is simple enough for kids and advanced enough for adults.
Released in 2004
$230
Aibo ERS-7M3
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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
Roboquad
3

Wow Wee-Roboquad

94% out of 52 liked it
Roboquad is a four-legged spider-like robot with unprecedented mobility and awareness. It is able to quickly react to the surrounding environment and pursue a moving object in any direction (i.e. forward, backwards and sideways).
Released in 2007
$120
Robosapien
3

Wow Wee-Robosapien

77% out of 49 liked it
Designed by a NASA scientists, the Robosapien is simple enough for kids and advanced enough for adults. It is based on the science of applied biomorphic robotics.
Released in 2004
$100
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
Plen
3

AkaZawa-Plen

84% out of 32 liked it
The AkaZawa's Desktop PLEN Robot is a 23 cm tall, roller skating robot that can be controlled from desktop software or via Bluetooth from a mobile phone.
Released in 2006
$2500
Manoi PF01
3

Kyosho-Manoi PF01

84% out of 32 liked it
Manoi PF01 (PF stands for PerFormance) is an anime style robot. It has a distinctive comic/manga character, style, and anime movements.
Released in 2006
$1250
i-Que
3

toyquest-i-Que

85% out of 7 liked it
i-Que is a mobile and highly interactive robot that can entertain and help with homework in a fun and informative way. An innovative text to speech function allows him to speak millions of words - even in different accents and themes. You can have a two-way conversation with him. It remembers who you are and what you say to him and can use it the next time you "talk.".
Released in 2007
$250
Tribot
3

Wow Wee-Tribot

100% out of 4 liked it
The 14 inches tall Tri-Bot is a three-wheeled personality-packed companion. It can tell jokes, story sequences, play games and more.
Released in 2008
$99
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
i-SOBOT CAM
3

Tomy-i-SOBOT CAM

100% out of 11 liked it
The 6.6-inch (165mm) tall two legged robot with a camera that can play music, dance, pick itself up when it falls and respond to user's commands. I-SOBOT has a built in voice sensor that allows the robot to dance with music. It has voice recognition capabilities and can respond to up to 10 vocal commands. It can also make its own punching and kicking sound effects.
Released in 2007
$350
Yume Neko Smile
3

Sega-Yume Neko Smile

100% out of 6 liked it
Yume Neko Smile (translated as Dream Cat Smile) is perfect for those who want a real cat but cannot have one. It is 13-inches tall, weighs around 4.5lbs and is incredibly soft and lifelike. It can blink, move its mouth and neck, rear up and lie down, all the time purring, meowing and hissing if you upset her by squeezing her tail. Pet the robo-cat on the head and it starts purring and flicking its tail around. Stroke its back and it starts to get sleepy.
Released in 2006
$180
NetTansor WiFi webcam
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Bandai-NetTansor WiFi webcam

78% out of 19 liked it
NetTansor is a WiFi webcam on wheels. It features three-wheel driving base, bidirectional voice communication, wireless network connection, video camera (320x240, 15 fps) and three forward facing sensors.
Released in 2006
$420
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
Genibo
3

Dasatech-Genibo

83% out of 53 liked it
Genibo, which stands a foot tall and weighs 3.3 pounds, understands 100 commands, including "sit," "roll over" and "wag tail." It can navigate around obstacles, features a loud bark, a digital camera and the ability to interact with other Genibos.
Released in 2006
$1000
Butterscotch
3

Hasbro-Butterscotch

72% out of 33 liked it
Butterscotch is a life-sized (40-inch-high) plush miniature robotic pony that responds to touch and loves to be groomed and cared for. It has many features similar to that of a real pony, including moving eyes, ears and head, soft fur coat and a swishing tail. When her mane is brushed, a child will hear contented whinnies. When her ears are tickled, she will turn her head and try to find you.
Released in 2006
$300
Miuro
3

ZMP-Miuro

83% out of 6 liked it
The egg-shaped Miuro (Music Innovation based on Utility Robot technology) can dance and play iTunes and other digital music from your docked iPod or wirelessly from a PC through its Kenwood-built speakers. It also has a AM and FM radio.
Released in 2006
$930
SRV-1
3

Surveyor-SRV-1

86% out of 15 liked it
Surveyor SRV-1 (SRV stands for 'Satcam Robotic Vehicle') is a robotic webcam that can be remotely controlled or programmed to run autonomous missions.
Released in 2006
$375
PEABOT
3
canceled

Wow Wee-PEABOT

89% out of 28 liked it
It is a two-wheeled, friendly and funny personality robot. It has an LCD screen for a head, which displays a contextually relevant emotion. and two thin, tube-like arms that end in balls instead of hands. When it falls over it can upright itself.
Released in 2007
$240
Gupi
3

Cutting Edge Toys-Gupi

53% out of 13 liked it
Gupi is the stress free robotized realistic ginea pig. It is programmed to do all the things a guinea pig does minus a few less desirable characteristics. It has the same look and feel as a real one. It is highly autonomous, he walks around in the house without bumping into anything (sensors in his eyes) or falling off the table or the stairs (sensors at his legs). GUPI is so smart he can also walk through a maze and you can be assured that he will find a way out.
Released in 2004
$75
Pleo
3

Ugobe-Pleo

92% out of 25 liked it
Pleo is a squirrel robotic dinosaur toy that senses its surroundings, reacts to touch, walks about on its four legs and shows emotion. It is modeled after a 1-week-old Camarasaurus sauropod, or long neck dinosaur.
Released in 2007
$350
iDog
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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
Robopanda
2

Wow Wee-Robopanda

90% out of 21 liked it
Robopanda it is a robo-bear that features many advanced sensors including a head-mounted IR sensor and stereo sound. It reads bedtime stories, interacts with an included robopanda-mini and delivers bear hugs.
Released in 2007
$230
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
Roboboa
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Wow Wee-Roboboa

75% out of 29 liked it
Roboboa is a robo-snake that can be used as a desk lamp, an alarm clock or a speaker for your iPod. It can also track motion and guard your room.
Released in 2007
$120
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