WowWee introduces Mr. Personality, Rovio, and Flytech Bladestar

WowWee's CES robot lineup is here, so let's get to it. First up, you've got the Flytech Bladestar, a slightly crazier take on the indoor RC flying gig actually intended for duels with friends. The Bladestart has two spinning wings and stabilizing rotors to keep it steady while aloft, as well as wall and ceiling IR sensors.

Rovio is a "home exploration and telepresence" robot (meaning it doesn't do very much), featuring WiFi, a remotely-controlled directional webcam capable of streaming audio and video, self-docking and recharging, and "NorthStar" AI navigation (which WowWee describes as a micro-GPS like system that makes Rovio aware of its surroundings with "pinpoint accuracy").

If neither of those caught your fancy, we think the ironically anthropomorphized Mr. Personality might meet you in the middle. Featuring an LCD facial readout, downloadable personalities (via USB and SD), Ruxpin-esque story and joke telling and "conversation", as well as the usual IR and audio sensors.

Gallery: WowWee introduces Mr. Personality, Rovio, and Flytech Bladestar

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[Jared C @ Jan 5th 2008 7:27PM]

Seems kinda fun. I wonder if any of these will go to production, or if they'll go the way of the PeaBot.

[strider_mt2k @ Jan 5th 2008 8:11PM]

Go WowWee GO!

Man their stuff just gets cooler and COOLER!

[Rob @ Jan 6th 2008 3:59PM]

Rovio doesn't do very much? I think it does everything I want and have been waiting for! How cool to be able to check around your home when you're on vacation, or use it to talk to (and spy on) your girlfriend when you're at work? Or hassle your dog? I am looking forward to this utilitarian bot more than any other robot!

[Geld Lenen @ Jan 8th 2008 7:35PM]

Anyone has a clue when this will go into production?

Many thanks,

GL
http://geld-lenen.welij.nl

The Netherlands

[geld lenen @ Mar 1st 2008 3:06AM]

Well, I just found out it is somewhere this year. But now the other part, getting it to Europe :(


GL
http://www.lening-geld-lenen.nl

The Netherlands

[John @ Mar 27th 2008 12:45PM]

When is this availiable in the Netherlands?

Please email me.

http://lenen.ontmoetingsplein.nl