Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on August 03, 2013, 10:36:58 PM
Alas I can't seem to find a video of it actually in motion :(
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/27/article-2349812-1A88A88D000005DC-826_634x501.jpg)
The robot dog 'Teksta' also looks interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2koQd_RyR4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYv1RYMm1yU
Post by: RedwoodsMama on August 03, 2013, 11:31:54 PM
Post by: Junkroxy on August 04, 2013, 03:33:54 AM
Post by: Angela on August 04, 2013, 05:34:11 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Hansa-Prancing-Clydesdale-Ride-Animal/dp/B0021DFHCU
It's not a robot, I think. Hansa does make more of these products and have already made earlier horses. But apart from that fact, it's still cool. ;D
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on August 04, 2013, 06:33:20 AM
All they have to do is combine it with the butterscotch pony and they'd have a winner :P
Also begs the question of why it's in an article about robots...
Post by: Crewella on August 04, 2013, 09:43:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO_ZcmO175E
Post by: Talon on August 04, 2013, 12:21:06 PM
Talon
Post by: Kami on August 04, 2013, 07:38:22 PM
Unfortunately every $1K+ rideable horse I buy is several Pleos I can't, not to mention a whole lot of dinners, so I think I'll have to wait to fulfill my horse-mad fantasies until I'm much richer and can buy a real horse... :P
Post by: Angela on August 05, 2013, 04:50:08 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4x5qdhjGro
http://craziestgadgets.com/2010/02/11/robot-dog-rocking-horse/
Horse and Aibo dog all in one :P
Post by: Angela on August 05, 2013, 05:06:49 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqsK7EUrYP4
I really want this rat :(
http://www.dvice.com/archives/2009/06/rat_king_robot.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bpHNenjDuI
Post by: Talon on August 05, 2013, 09:59:18 AM
Talon
Post by: Lunamione7 on August 07, 2013, 03:22:08 AM
I really want this. It is not a robot but I've just been on the company's website and they make the most beautiful, realistic animals I have ever seen. The unicorn and Black Beauty horses are stunning.
I have the original Teksta Kitten.
As for the robot fish, very impressive! I have one and I recommend it. It comes in it's own aquarium but will swim anywhere, the second it detects water it comes alive and starts to swim. Very realistic motion, I have a real goldfish to compare with and the robot mimics the live animal very well. It has obstacle detection so will not bump into any ornament you put in it's tank or the walls of the aquarium itself. $24 from Target and you get a fish, tank, and accessories. Great price for a fun robot! :)
Post by: Icarus_the_pleo on August 07, 2013, 10:23:03 PM
I was just saying the other day on the Aibo forums that my dream robot would be a rideable horse! I think everyone thought I was nuts!
I really want this. It is not a robot but I've just been on the company's website and they make the most beautiful, realistic animals I have ever seen. The unicorn and Black Beauty horses are stunning.
I have the original Teksta Kitten.Got her for Christmas 2001, still play with her. Very basic technology these days but she was a state of the art toy when first bought. My favourite feature is the board games she can play with you. She is nowhere near Pleo or Aibo level in terms of AI of course but she is fun and was a good friend to me when I was younger. I will look into the new dogs when they come out, AI for sure will not be impressive but they look like a fun toy.
As for the robot fish, very impressive! I have one and I recommend it. It comes in it's own aquarium but will swim anywhere, the second it detects water it comes alive and starts to swim. Very realistic motion, I have a real goldfish to compare with and the robot mimics the live animal very well. It has obstacle detection so will not bump into any ornament you put in it's tank or the walls of the aquarium itself. $24 from Target and you get a fish, tank, and accessories. Great price for a fun robot! :)
What is the robot fish called and do you have any videos of any advertisements for it. I'm curious what it looks like.
Post by: Lunamione7 on August 08, 2013, 02:02:55 AM
I have not filmed my fish yet but the company's website has some promotional clips: http://www.zururobofish.com/#/home
You can buy an individual fish for $10 (batteries included!) or a whole aquarium set up with fish, ornaments, and tank for not much extra. I paid $24 for my set.
The instructions say if you have more than one fish they will school together like real fish do and show different personalities depending on what species you have. I only have the one clown fish at the moment so I've been unable to test this. You can get ones that light up or glow in the dark, my clown fish is semi transparent so you can see it's robotic parts working as it swims. In deep water it will dive down and after a while come back up and put it's nose out of water like it is coming up for air.
I really like this robot!
Post by: Kami on August 09, 2013, 06:28:50 AM
It's funny; as a kid I was always fascinated by water and fish, and the one toy I would have loved to have is one of those little fish tanks made for very small children as a relaxing bedroom ornament, with cheerful little plastic fish that 'swim' around. This version of the same sort of toy is even cooler! :D
Post by: InmemoryofRomeo on August 09, 2013, 08:29:43 PM
Post by: RedwoodsMama on August 09, 2013, 10:19:51 PM
"fishing " for them. LOL, I don[t think my turtles would care for them, but perhaps I could put one or two in the tub for laughs... Oh, and Icarus, I have the same Techno kitten, love it, Also got the Robot mouse with cheese at the same time just for fun. Mouse is very cute with his big ears! RWM :cat-hug:
Post by: Kami on September 03, 2013, 06:58:45 AM
Anyway, for some strange reason I feel motivated to fill up our big spa bath tomorrow and give it a good cleaning out... ;)
Post by: fancyfont on September 03, 2013, 02:13:45 PM
I would have gone crazy to have a horse to sit on as a child. Would love to see it in action (positioned in different poses) :)