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The new iRobot Roomba 560 has twice the cleaning power of the Roomba Scheduler, improved navigation, anti-tangle technology, cleaning of edges and corners, larger dustbin and improved filtration of dust and allergens. The dramatically increased reliability makes this robotic vacuum cleaner a real breakthrough. It will even tell you how to set it up or when something is wrong.
Released in 2007 |
$350 |
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The new iRobot Roomba 570 has twice the cleaning power of the Roomba Discovery and dramatically increased reliability. Improved navigation, anti-tangle technology, cleaning of edges and corners, larger dustbin, and improved filtration of dust and allergens make this robotic vacuum cleaner a real breakthrough. It will even tell you how to set it up or when something is wrong.
Released in 2007 |
$400 |
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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is a robotics toolset that provides limitless opportunities for robotics fanatics and LEGO builders of all ages to build and program robots. Building upon the success of the Mindstorms Robotics Invention System, the next generation of LEGO MINDSTORMS makes it quicker and easier for robot creators to build and program a working robot. You can accomplish it in just 30 minutes.
Released in 2006 |
$250 |
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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 |
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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 |
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CoroBot is a standardized, affordable and highly extensible mobile robotics platform that can be customized for an array of uses.
Released in 2007 |
$2500 |
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iRobot Create is a programmable robot base for entertainment and education. The platform allows you to use the robust Roomba-like chassis to create your own robotic creations. It comes fully assembled with 2 powered wheels, 32 built-in sensors, a 25-pin expansion port for connecting an optional command module and other electronics, a spacious cargo bay with plenty of holes for mounting hardware and 10 pre-programmed behaviors.
Released in 2007 |
$130 |
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The PC-BOT 914 is basically a PC computer on wheels. It allows you not only to use the robot as a personal computer, but also take advantage of all the technologies and software available for PC and apply it for robotics! No more hassle with proprietary software, insufficient memory or limited and expensive add-ons. This 55 cm tall robot is build from high-strength injection molded ABS plastic and high quality stamped steel frame make the robot similar to R2D2. The whole thing is an open-standard robotics platform that allows you to create your own one-of-a-kind machine from readily available, off-the-shelf PC parts.
Released in 2006 |
$5000 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Bioloid is the first robotic kit based around 'smart serially controlled servos' that allows the user to build multiple types of robots: bi-pedal humanoid, dinosaur, dog, spider, excavator etc.. Robots can be built right out of the box that are autonomous and that can walk around, avoiding objects and listening for your commands.
Released in 2006 |
$900 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Manoi AT01 ('AT' stands for 'Athlete') features highly flexible RCB-3 controller and precision digital servos from Kondo. It can execute amazingly smooth, natural movements and responds almost instantaneously to your commands. It has been designed for the hobbyists and experimenters.
Released in 2006 |
$1500 |
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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 |
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KHR-2 is a bipedal humanoid robot kit that allows you to build a fighting robot. It can perform a wide range of motion, such as walking, kung-fu fighting, sucker kicks and acrobatics.
Released in 2006 |
$1400 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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This cleaning robot was designed to sweep up dirt and debris that clings to rough surfaces in your garage or basement. Cleans under workbenches, cars and other hard-to-reach places. It picks up the nuts, bolts, dirt, and other debris from your shop floor. You can use it on hard floors, shop carpets or industrial floor surfaces only.
Released in 2006 |
$130 |
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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 |
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The new iRobot Roomba 530 has improved navigation, anti-tangle technology, cleaning of edges and corners, larger dustbin and improved filtration of dust and allergens. It returns to its Home Base to recharge between cleanings.
Released in 2007 |
$300 |
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MyFountain is a stainless steel, robo-bartender that can serve you hot, cold, carbonated, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like sodas, juices, vitamin enhanced water, beer, liquor, mixed drink cocktails, and even high-end wines. It allows you to personalize your drink and create your own, personal beverages. It knows exactly what you like because you program it specifically to your tastes. If you don't know what to make, there is even an online drink recipe generator that will help you out.
Released in 2008 |
$2600 |
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iRobi the Home Robot is designed to be an automated companion. It understands and reacts to voice commands, charges itself, takes pictures with its 1.3 megapixel digital camera, provides the weather forecast and news. It can monitor your home, teach your children, play games, karaoke and provide recipes.
Released in 2007 |
$3000 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sun SPOT (Small Programmable Object Technology) is a small and flexible sensor platform that runs JVM (Java Virtual Machine).
Released in 2006 |
$550 |
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The kit can build both rolling robots and a walking robot with 6 insect-like legs that can move forwards, backwards, left and right.
Released in 2004 |
$450 |
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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 |
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PicoCricket Kit is designed for making artistic creations with lights, sound, music, and motion.
Released in 2006 |
$250 |
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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 |
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Robovie-M version 3 is a robot kit to build programmable humanoid robot that can play soccer. It is an ideal robot kit even for beginners.
Released in 2006 |
$3000 |
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SCOUT is an assembled and ready to use wheeled WiFi robot that combines mobility and ability to grasp and manipulate objects. It can be used to develop a intelligent robotic assistant, security robot or a variety of other projects.
Released in 2006 |
$8000 |
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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 |
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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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