Gizmodo: WoWee

Dealzmodo: Original Robosapien, $29

Travis Hudson — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:09:57 EST

Toys'r'us has clearanced out the older version of the Robosapien. It originally sold for $100, but they knocked off $70 to bring it down to $30, plus shipping. This toy is fun for all ages, so you older folks shouldn't shy away from a good deal like this. –Travis Hudson

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RoboBoa Wiggles Its Way Into Our Heart

Travis Hudson — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:23:45 EST

We first saw and heard about the RoboBoa and the other Wowee animal robots at CES Unveiled a week ago, and here is a video of the device in action. It has a motion sensor, alarm clock and speaker for an iPod. So will it crawl all over my face blaring music to wake me up? If so, that would be awesome. Thanks, Taylor –Travis Hudson

Roboquad Crawls Into CES

Noah Robischon — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:57:18 EST

We've all been waiting to see how the fabled WoWee Roboquad crawls. Now we know. The four-legged bot moves in all directions, has 3 different speeds, and a deep IR scanner to spot movements up to 13 feet away. Its sound sensors are reactive, and it can tell the difference between dark and light. Kind of like the LEGO Mindstorms NXT, but a lot less work. $119. –Noah Robischon with video by Richard Blakeley

WoWee Releases Robotic Animal Kingdom

Noah Robischon — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:40:45 EST

A robotic panda? Does it mate? No, but it will read you a bedtime story for $229.

The snake (aka Roboboa) is a desk light, wake-up alarm and cannon all in one "advanced A.I." $119.

We already know about the radio controlled Flytech Dragonfly ($39.99). Here's a bit more detail:

With its unique flying action, dual-wing design and "high-flex" crash-resistant structure, the dragonfly flutters, soars, dive-bombs and glides. The dragonfly revolutionizes indoor flight - it has the ability to take off and land from a flat surface and maneuver in tight spaces. There is a beginner and expert level, depending on your skill level and tail ribbon (included) which helps to restrict flying speed while learning to fly or when navigating tight spaces.

–Noah Robischon

WoWee's Elvis-Bot: Viva Las Vegas!

Noah Robischon — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:24:44 EST

Elvis lives. WoWee, makers of the Robosapien and Roboquad, showed this singing and talking bust tonight at CES Unveiled. Based on the 1968 Comeback TV special, the King can be set to play his greatest hits or be operated with a microphone. Available this year for $349. –Noah Robischon with video by Richard Blakeley