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co-robot offers (drunken) humanoid moves on the cheap
technabob —
... Still, if you’re looking for a fun way to introduce your kids (or yourself) to robotics, and don’t want to break the bank, you might want to check out Co-Robot. Originally available only in Japan, the guys over at the MakerSHED have imported a batch, and are selling them for $29.95 (USD) a pop. ...
Co-Robot: The affordable robot for neo-depression-era geeks
DVICE Atom Feed —
... has introduced the Co-Robot, a tiny, extremely affordable ($29.95) walking robot singularly devoted to getting up when it falls down.
Already a hit in Japan, the Co-Robot can cycle through three modes: walking mode, somersault mode, and dance mode. With the holidays approaching this is a perfect way to maintain your tech gift cred while making sure you don't inadvertently spend your rent money. You can see the Co-Robot in action here, and purchase one online here.
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Cheap Co-Robot Kit Makes Poor Geeks Happy
Gearlog —
... could only translate as "stumbling, thrashing and falling down." Sure, it might not sound like something you'd want to buy, but if you're looking for a cheap alternative of the much, much more expensive humanoid robots, this one could do the trick. Previously available in Japan only, you can grab one from MakerSHED for $29.95 per kit. ...
Welcome to CYBER MONDAY on MAKE
MAKE Magazine —
... " in the comments, make it clever, funny, outrageous. At 11:59pm PST I'll post up a winner. You can post up multiple entries, contest is world-wide. The prize? The new Co-Robot kit we just got in from Japan! ...
Only a few hours left to enter our CYBER MONDAY contest (and also get 10% off our robot kits)
MAKE Magazine —
... , make it clever, funny, outrageous. At 11:59pm PST I'll post up a winner. You can post up multiple entries, contest is world-wide. The prize? The new Co-Robot kit we just got in from Japan! ...
Winner of the "Maker's - Three laws of robotics contest!!
MAKE Magazine —
Congrats qubix you won the CYBER MONDAY "Maker's - Three laws of robotics contest!! - Please email me and we'll send you out your prize! The Co-Robot kit from Japan!
qubix on December 1, 2008 at 5:15 AM
3 laws of Homemade Robotics
A robot will work perfectly until you try and show it to someone. A robot will spin in a circle unless you triple check the motor connections before soldering, except when doing so would conflict with the First Law. A robot will interpret its code as it sees fit, the ...
