Robovie mR2

CoolNard · (#1 (**permalink**))

Has anyone ever heard of this robot?

Looks like something that came outta a cartoon, doesn't it?

Apparently, it was brought to life by these guys, known as ATR Robotics and Communication Laboratories. The robot's information source lies in its "heart" - an iPod Touch, and it camouflages "18 joints (3 in each eye, 3 in the head, 4 in each arm, 1 in the back), 18 servo motors, CCD sensor 3.4MP camera, two microphones and a mono speaker (2W)" within itself. The most distinguishing function it has is probably its artificial intelligence, which lets it commune with you, through gestures. Did I mention you can negotiate with it via WiFi or Bluetooth, as well?

Other properties include it speaking the Japanese tongue, blinking and winking, and well, ya gotta admit it has that atrociously melting, cute dog's droopy-eye-look.

And finally, a video demonstrating some of its prowess:

For reference: AKIHABARANEWS

Disclaimer: I don't own it, neither do I have any real clue what other more pragmatic purposes (possibly an ideal spy, with all those cameras and microphones and how adorably harmless it seems, lol) it may serve. Except the quotations, I used mostly my own words to describe what I do know, so don't hesitate to correct me.

WellThatHurt · (#2 (**permalink**))

Never heard of it before, but it does look really cool. I want one.

CoolNard · (#3 (**permalink**))

I bet it costs... say, a thousand? Somewhere around there.

I'm still wrecking my brains whether its usage is worth the money... It's rare, it's cute, but what it can do, we can also do with reasonable ease. Hmm... O.o

WellThatHurt · (#4 (**permalink**))

I actually commented without even watching the video. The picture alone was enough to make me want one. Now after watching the video, I really want one. It really is cute. Makes you want to hug it lol.

Ryzorian · (#5 (**permalink**))

Thus, is the Cylon empire born.

CoolNard · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Ryzorian

Thus, is the Cylon empire born.

What is a "Cyclon empire", may I ask? O.o

MMM · (#7 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolNard

What is a "Cyclon empire", may I ask? O.o

Ever watch Battlestar Galactica?

CoolNard · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by MMM

Ever watch Battlestar Galactica?

Oh, I get it now, lol...

@Ryzorian Well, I'm not denying that chance, taking into account how technology has advanced, especially in the robotics discipline of Japan. Some comments I saw were concerned about robot-fortified and anti-robot jail-break systems.

Aniki · (#9 (**permalink**))

Christmas already? I better check my calendar again. I was sure it's still October.

CoolNard · (#10 (**permalink**))

Best we get ready in advance, while stocks last! It would make such a great present, aye?