technabob » robophilo http://technabob.com/blog gadgets, gizmos, games, cool gadgets, geeky gadgets Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 robophilo: humanoid robot for under $500 http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/08/robophilo-humanoid-robot-for-under-500/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/08/robophilo-humanoid-robot-for-under-500/#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:15:13 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/12/08/robophilo-humanoid-robot-for-under-500/ RoboPhilo is a compact personal robot that offers a level of sophistication you usually don’t find in robots for under $1000, let alone in one that costs less than 500 clams.

RoboPhilo

 

The humanoid ‘bot comes “ready to walk,” which means you won’t have to spend hours putting together the intricate servos and wiring that might have to with other hobby robots.

RoboPhilo Humanoid Robot

The 13-inch tall robot has over 20 individual servos for controlling the head, legs, arms, and other joints, so can be programmed to do some pretty complex moves.

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You can choose to program movements with your PC, or with the included multi-function wireless remote.

RoboPhilo Humanoid Robot Remote

The $499 RoboPhilo is available just in time for the holidays from the RoboBrothers online shop.

[via Robots-Dreams]

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