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RoboPhilo will follow your every command (just program it first)
The RoboPhilo ("philo" stands for programmable humanoid in lifelike operation) stands 13 inches tall, weighs nearly three pounds and utilizes over 20 servos to mimic whatever actions you can dream up and program. To program it, you can either access RoboPhilo through your computer by way of a software utility or use the wireless, multi-functional remote control. The servos allow articulation all over the body, including the neck, shoulders and waist with jointed arms and legs.
This 'bot might be a little intimidating to folks as it toes the line between a toy and a more serious hobby robot, but you're getting quite a bit for a surprisingly cheap price. The RoboPhilo comes in two flavors: a kit you can put together yourself for $400, and an "RTW," or ready-to-walk, $500 package.
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RoboPhilo, via SlipperyBrick
By Roboman at 9:53 PM ON 12/11/07
The RoboPhilo is a good entry level robot and you can’t beat the price. You just have to realize that in any competition you will lose out to the more expensive humanoids. You servo power and speed are just no match for the more expensive humanoids. I have some videos of it on my youtube channel. Also go to RobotDreams and do a search for the RoboPhilo. You may find a article that I wrote on it.
By thinkshestank at 12:54 AM ON 12/21/07
I love the bot. It would please me so much to own one. It's hard to believe that tech has come so far. I would love to show the bot at bingo and church.
By quantumleak at 9:18 PM ON 12/22/07
Oh this is more cool than the iRobot vacuum!!! I want one-- more for my 14 year old son loves robots even more than me!!
By k0ffee at 4:30 AM ON 12/27/07
I take robots around to schools for deminstrations, I would love to have this one.
By Blakie mac at 11:30 AM ON 12/27/07
Well,I'll be on the planet 60 years come the new year, the first the SiFi I ever layed my eyes on was I Robot, and I've been hooked every since, It would grand to have one at my home and to think, I've been there since there was a there about Robots, Thanks
By blackie mac at 2:46 PM ON 12/27/07
Well seeing I've been around since the begining and Asmov started me off as a child, I think it is wonderous item to behold and own, I would really love to get my hands on one, Thank you
By Roboman at 12:01 PM ON 12/29/07
Members of the RoboSavvy forum have just gotten and are starting to build the RoboPhilo. If you are interested in the robot check out the forum section. If you want to order the robot go to it's website for more information. It is built in China so they ship it to you from there.
By Roboman at 4:44 PM ON 12/29/07
Members of the RoboSavvy forum have just gotten and are starting to build the RoboPhilo. If you are interested in the robot check out the forum section. If you want to order the robot go to it's website for more information. It is built in China so they ship it to you from there.
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