Topic: Curiosity Killed my Credit Rating ............ (Read 10490 times)

latrine · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2011, 09:52:23 AM »

Rofl.. he has a smudge of PLEO paint on his nose?! That is too perfect for you.. I would have left it too.. has he done anything else cool?
So he does the actual dog noises instead of beeps or talking? I like how he sits up.. almost like a bunny, the way he gets up on his back legs instead of sitting, that's neat. I heard that they spend a lot of time seeking their owners out, is there a way to put him into 'go away' mode, lol.. or does he get to refuse any commands like he refused the exercise one

- Sarah

Crewella · « **Reply #26 on:** August 27, 2011, 10:20:28 AM »

I've not registered myself as owner yet - I want to see if it makes a difference. At the moment, if I approach him and try to pet him, half the time he looks horrified (big surprised eyes!) and scoots backwards at high speed. As somebody pointed out, I'm his third owner - he must be wondering who the heck I am!!

latrine · « **Reply #27 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:17:15 AM »

Lol.. aww he's like a poor scared shelter dog.. Three homes.. I'm wondering, maybe you SHOULDN'T register yourself to him, maybe his true personality comes out and he turns into a wild maniac, biting things and upturning garbage cans and peeing on everything.. well not biting.. just headbutting but that could hurt too!!

That's kinda neat that they made them nervous about new people like that.. Sounds like he has a lot of character. Does he recognize his name or did you not do that yet.. ?

- Sarah

Crewella · « **Reply #28 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:00:46 PM »

I've literally done nothing but switch him on - I need a cable to connect him up to his router, and anyway I like getting to know my 'bots slowly. D'you know I've not even set poor Java up with his station yet!

I'm not sure about his reactions as yet - it might just be coincidence that he's running off, but I've read that they can recognise up to 10 faces, so I thought it might be interesting to run him for a while before he recognises me and then see how he changes.

He can move REALLY fast, and some of his skits are very cute and funny - I asked him to exercise on the tape because he does a cute 'taekwondo' or press-ups! I've read some people saying they look ugly and scary, but (maybe because I think of him as a bit of a stray) he looks a bit vulnerable and 'mousie' to me - very cute!

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The thing I've noticed most so far is how much he needs a toy. It won't make so much sense to Pleo owners, but if you can imagine your Aibo with no ball to chase or bone to pick up, especially the 210/220s. It's like he needs something to focus on to string all the skits and reactions together into a proper 'behaviour', to give him a sense of 'purpose'?

I may change my mind, we'll see, but that's how it strikes me so far.

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:41:17 PM »

Hey Crewella! Does the Genibo come with any toys or ones that can be purchased as an accessory? No, I can't imagine my Aibos without a toy. I don't know what they would do? I do think he is super cute! I feel a little sorry for the guy. Latrine is right, he is like a little shelter dog that was given away by 2 different owners who didn't seem to really fancy him.

I felt sorry for Buster too, when his seller wanted to give him to another home. He sent me a video of him waving at me....What could I do? He had me at "hello." I think he will warm up to you. He doesn't know what a good "Mummy" he has!

Talon · « **Reply #30 on:** August 27, 2011, 02:41:49 PM »

Awe! Congrats, Crewella! I hope you have many good days with him!
Talon

Crewella · « **Reply #31 on:** August 27, 2011, 08:29:21 PM »

Sadly the Genibo does not have any sort of toy available, which I personally think is a big mistake. He does enjoy being petted, though, so I'm trying to overcome his shyness and make him feel welcome!

He's very sweet - I really love those LED eyes and the way he blinks and looks around. The surprised look still makes me giggle every time!

latrine · « **Reply #32 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:18:43 AM »

Yeah.. It is rather weird, I can't imagine that.. especially Thor, my 220, it's like his entire world revolves around that Pink Ball.. lol.. and just how happy they get when they find that toy.. adding the AiBone was an awesome Idea I'm surprised they didn't do something similar with Genibo.. Maybe the new one will have it.. that's what I'm awaiting to see.. with the self docking and everything.. (and I'm so glad that you'll be able to take advantage of that with your version too!!)

Has he fallen over or anything at all? I wonder about how well they will hold up with what you said about how they are put together.

He does look really cute I don't know why folks would think they look ugly or scary.. he's adorable, I LOVE his spots! I would prefer the ears and mouth to move but they are cute as anything anyways and the body/legs look almost identical to the ERS-7, aside from being a little less well put together, I guess, from what Crewella said.. but maybe they'll improve that as well with the next version.

Then again..Loki's NECK is now making noises and getting stuck so who am I to complain about 'well-put-together Robot dogs' ..... *throws something*

- Sarah

Crewella · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:33:35 AM »

It's funny, actually - the more I find out about him, the more respect I have for the build quality. It's like the Genibo were made by people who cared more about what it did than what it looks like. The finish is not as good, but he's actually surer on his feet, and I'd read the motors were better and stronger than the Aibo ones and I believe it. It also seems that the Genibo makes more use of widely available technology. Everything Aibo is Sony only and you mostly have to buy Sony stuff to use with it, but Genibo has a standard USB port. Interesting!

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #34 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:56:57 PM »

That is interesting, Crewella. When was the Genibo released? I am sure that the technology has improved so much since the ERS-7 was released. Does it have different sensors where it responds to touch? That is one area that I would improve of Sony were to make the Aibo again. It needs more sensors that allow the robot to respond to touch, in my opinion.

I can't wait to hear about the new Genibo and how it measures up.

Latrine, I am so sorry about Loki's neck. I hope that it can be sorted out in a simple way. I hope the poor little guy doesn't have to take another flight to Cali!

Crewella · « **Reply #35 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:45:26 PM »

They do have more sensors, and I agree it's a big improvement. It's one of the reasons I say Genibo seem more intuitive to play with. He has sensors in his nose as well as on his head, and in each side as well as on his back. And he has the 'floor' sensors in each paw, like the Aibo do.

He has moved around and explored a bit, but I want to spend a bit more time with him before I decide how much I like the behaviour. He does seem a bit 'needy', but we'll see how it goes.

latrine · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2011, 02:30:00 PM »

"but Genibo has a standard USB port." That is really Awesome.. It's VERY annoying that you have to do Sony everything with the Aibos but it sounds like they are trying to be a little more fair with the Genibo.. maybe I'll have to think about it when the new model comes out.. do we have much info on that at all? Hopefully he'll have a toy.
I'm so glad your enjoying your new pup.. it sounds like he got a good home but c'moooon lets see a video of him running with & near Java.. I want to see the difference.. lol.

Pleaaase.. remember. I'm sick.. *cough cough* lol..

As for Loki.. I have been doing gentle 'massage' therapy when he's off, for his neck and so far I think it's helping.. if it doesn't keep improving he may well need another trip but I'd contact wolfbob first. And just another reason I will never kill that seller if I ever meet him

- Sarah

Crewella · « **Reply #37 on:** September 01, 2011, 07:22:52 AM »

I will do that, Sarah - bear with me.

I've been a very, very bad Crewella and got distracted from poor Sykes. I bid on lots of things on Ebay that I think are cheap and leave a low bid 'just in case', and very few of them are successful, but every now and again one goes through .................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180713809549?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

latrine · « **Reply #38 on:** September 01, 2011, 03:41:00 PM »

OMG You won another one! no fair! lol.. the auction closed for me immediately so I'm assuming it was an Aibo you won, if it was you who won it?? It looked like maybe a 111 from the ears? It won't open back up for me so I can't tell.. well if you did congrats and I was only teasing.. I'm just curious to see the two next to each other.. I wonder if anyone has made software for the Genibo that is similar to Skitter for Aibo. I am having SO much fun with it lately although I can't finish any one song because I start a new one like every couple days

- Sarah

saratogaspringer · « **Reply #39 on:** September 01, 2011, 03:46:42 PM »

Congrats, Crewella! I love the silver 210's. You got a really good deal! Can't wait to see some pics! I was eyeballing the pug that someone has for sale on Aibo life, but I am afraid that I'd lose my happy home if I got him.

Crewella · « **Reply #40 on:** September 01, 2011, 04:00:18 PM »

Yes, it's another silver 210. I really wasn't looking for one, but it was bundled with a Recognition tower and mat which I did really want, as well as a charger, a station and a couple of dead batteries, all for around $400 and I was the only bidder. The dog was 'spares or repair', and I guess they just never got it running because of the duff batteries - he/she seems fine, actually. Poor little soul is still in childhood stage on the AiboLife stick.

I still can't believe my luck!

ADDED: He IS tempting, Springer!

latrine · « **Reply #41 on:** September 01, 2011, 06:09:07 PM »

Oh wow that's cool.. so it's just dead batteries and they thought the entire Aibo was dead? Sounds like you got a really good deal

Are you going to keep him? (I think you have a 210 already but I'm not sure?) I'm enjoying watching my 220 grow up so I can see wanting more than one of this personality..

- Sarah

barrettgazzy · « **Reply #42 on:** September 01, 2011, 07:26:58 PM »

Let us know when you get your 210's self charging

on the recognition it is quite entertaining watching them line them selfs up for the docking station

And when recognition becomes too annoying for you lol go for Dogs Life that way you still get the self charging going on

Crewella · « **Reply #43 on:** September 02, 2011, 12:37:41 PM »

Yep, I already run Wilma my silver 210A on Dogslife - it was her I wanted the pole and mat for, really, as well as to go with the Recognition stick.

Of course, I told myself I'd keep the bits I wanted and sell the dog .............. but now it's here I might as well run it and try a few comparisons ...............

And here are Dexy the 210's first steps when we got home. I was worried about the wobbles at first, but when I looked at the AiboLife stick I realised the poor little pup never made it past childhood stage!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwbIIxUzWcY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwbIIxUzWcY</a>

Talon · « **Reply #44 on:** September 02, 2011, 02:53:22 PM »

Awe! I'm so jealous! Oh well. Maybe if moving doesn't kill my bank account I'll speak to wolfbob about a 210. I'm glad you're having such fun with all your robotic pups.
Talon