Rovio: The Lovable Robot Sentry Guard
Artificial intelligence and robots are making their presence felt in our everyday lives. It’s true that robots like the ones found in science-fiction will take a long time to be made into reality, but slowly and surely, they will come. Now lets meet Rovio. He’s one of the most useful robots existing to date. He’s a remote controlled robot sentry. He will roam around your house and keep robbers out. Rovio was 1st announced at the CES 2008 conference and recently went on sale for about $300. It packs a 640 x 480 webcam to stream video live in MPEG4 format. It can also snap stills, head out on customized patrol routes and avoid obstacles thanks to its infrared sensor. The robot itself comes with a charging dock and some room beacons, making it easier for Rovio to get around your place. You can also use an iPhone or iPod Touch to control your Rovio. Thanks to GearCrave for this report. $300.
