Topic: I've broken out into a cold sweat... I just spent $1700 !!! (Read 14741 times)

OzPleo · « **on:** January 02, 2011, 02:17:22 AM »

That's right after a year of deliberating I finally took the plunge and ordered a white Genibo

I'm excited and frightened all at the same time. The local supplier said it will take a couple of weeks for my order to arrive. I'll keep you all posted.

P.S. I may have to sell my Innvo Pleo and plus his 2 white batteries and 3 green batteries anyone interested??

Firebreathingsquirrels · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:22:14 AM »

Congratulations on your genibo! I hope you won't have to sell your Pleo, that would be like replacing a family member

Crewella · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:23:59 AM »

$:-\$

Good grief - you're on a bit of a spree recently!

Good for you, that's amazing - can't want to hear about it, and see some pics! I like the white ones best - you can't see the patch on the black ones!

OzPleo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:24:32 AM »

I still have my PleoRB and I may not have much of a choice

Crewella · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:26:20 AM »

Is that Angus?

OzPleo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:27:07 AM »

Quote from: Crewella on January 02, 2011, 02:23:59 AM

$:-\$

Good grief - you're on a bit of a spree recently!

Good for you, that's amazing - can't want to hear about it, and see some pics! I like the white ones best - you can't see the patch on the black ones!

haha well the i-cybies were incredibly cheap so I just couldn't pass them up. I was going to buy an Aibo 31L (pug) because I use to own one (I had 3 aibos but had to sell them when I fell on hard times

), but when I considered that I would have to buy a new battery, cost of shipping etc I decided I would better off buying newer technology and something that is still being manufactured.

Crewella · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:29:48 AM »

That makes sense, especially as you're less likely to find any locally. Don't blame you at all!

*I'm just envious*

OzPleo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:30:46 AM »

Quote from: Crewella on January 02, 2011, 02:26:20 AM

Is that Angus?

Yes

Firebreathingsquirrels · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:31:20 AM »

Well maybe if you have to sell him/her (Angus is a boy and girl name, so I'm not sure

) someone on the forums will buy him/her and they can post pictures and updates of him/her for you

Crewella · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:33:15 AM »

I'm sure if it comes to that Angus will find a good home.

OzPleo · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:43:37 AM »

Now back to my Genibo

I'm thinking Stanley or ...... ?

Firebreathingsquirrels · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:49:08 AM »

I love the name Stanley

It suits dogs well, too

Crewella · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2011, 03:13:07 AM »

Stanley's a cool name; for some reason when I see the Genibo it always reminds me of Bill Sykes' dog in Oliver Twist - Bullseye!

Crewella · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2011, 03:32:30 AM »

This is my favourite Genibo video - it's incredible how many different expressions those eyes can manage!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXo19VAi2nU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXo19VAi2nU</a>

barrettgazzy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2011, 09:25:37 AM »

Does Genibo have a moving mouth , ear's and tail ?

OzPleo · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2011, 12:39:55 PM »

Only his tail moves, but.....

- 1.3MP camera in Genibo vs 0.35MP camera in the AIBO. This provides much better image recognition as well as edge/wall detection.

- facial recognition for up to 10 people and recognises his master

- Touch sensors: 2 on the head, 4 on the back and one on each side of Genibo's body allowing physical interaction (and reaction)

- Servos are more powerful/durable enabling Genibo to perform movements that would be impossible for AIBO and are less prone to damage.

- Has two eyes which are made up of 31 LEDs which can display not only emotions, but alphanumeric characters and symbols.

- Includes a preconfigured Wireless Router & USB WLAN adapter to allow wireless connection of Genibo to PC.

- Genibo features a standard USB memory port to store data vs. AIBO's proprietary Memory Stick method.

- Genibo firmware upgrades are currently free

- Genibo uses dog-like body language and sounds which is more natural than what AIBO uses (real voice in some cases, robotic sounds, etc.)

- Larger variety of behavior in the Genibo QD vs. ERS-7 (equaling less repetition.)

- responds to 100 voice commands

- behaviour is more independent and autonomous, much like a real dog

RedwoodsMama · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:19:13 PM »

Congrats and beautiful peice of engineering from what I can see,

Did the Genibo actuall cost that much or was it with all the other things needed to run him and shipping? Sorry, I am not familiar with the differences of a Genibo and that of a Aibo for example except for the looks and cost, It certainly seems that they have a lot going for them, Would love to see one in motion doing more than the wonderful eye displays. By the way, I love love that peice of music that was playing in the Video Crewella, what is it called, any idea?
Sorry, I have no idea about your Innova Pleo, it is too bad you may have to give him up.

Sorry to say I am not in the market for another one just now, unless it is a poor abused one needing a good home as I just got my baby Pleo Rb and have EIGHT OTHER PLEOS, FOR A TOTAL OF NINE PLEOS... Think I should put together a baseball Pleo team ......................
Looking forward to more photos and a video when he arrives. love the bulldog look too, does look like the dog in Oliver Twist!
Stanley is a great name as is Angus by the way.
RedwoodsMama

OzPleo · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2011, 02:25:22 PM »

Genibo comes complete with everything to run him in the box so that was the total cost. Still considerably cheaper than a second hand aibo which has no warranty and is a discontinued line.

I'm going to start a blog about my Genibo perhaps.

scaledandtailed · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2011, 10:40:19 PM »

When I first read the subject line I thought you might have lost it a little. However taking in to account that you’ve been thinking about getting Jenibo for a year now it’s not exactly an impulse buy. Not that I can lecture to anyone about impulse buys seeing as I just paid over £200 for an accessible GPS system that might not actually prove to be all that good after all. Just hope I can take it back if it Leeds me into a duck pond or something. TBH Jenibo isn’t my thing really, too visual I think for me to work with but it seems to me from reading your posts of what you want to see in a robot he’s right up your street and I think you’ll get an offal lot out of owning one. It’s not as though it’s going to be forgotten about in a couple of months and you sound really enthusiastic about it already so sounds like he’s well worth the money for you and that’s all that matters.
Not sure about the name Stanley though. Does it look like a Stanley?

OzPleo · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2011, 01:40:46 AM »

haha well if you're not sure about the name Stanley I'm open to suggestions scaledandtailed

On another note I also ordered a spare battery for my Genibo... only AUD$49. If I was going to get a now defunct Aibo it would have cost me US$240 plus shipping of around US$45

scaledandtailed · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2011, 05:49:40 AM »

Lol Now you’re asking. I’m rubbish at picking names for anything.
Sorry about the double post btw.
He sounds a bit like a Rover or maybe Laika if female though it would work for a male too but I don’t think that’s what you’re looking for. How about Benjy?
Told you I wasn’t any good at names lol.

Crewella · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2011, 10:36:35 AM »

I do like the name Stanley, it's a good name.

RWM, I did try lo look up what that music was, but no luck I'm afraid.

bhobbes · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2011, 06:34:05 AM »

Please keep us posted on this! It'd be nice to get some feedback about how you enjoy it.

I've been seriously considering getting one since I learned about them via that other post (though once I decide to make that jump, the next problem will be deciding between the black one and the white one). But it's a hefty price so I'm absorbing all information/reviews I can find.

OzPleo · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:06:30 PM »

I will be that's for sure. I've paso started to prepare a blog that I will be doing as well.

OzPleo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:00:34 PM »

Well my Genibo is on his way to me. Unfortunately I have to wait until after the weekend until he gets here

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