Robotic fun
Takara Tomy is adding another robot to its long-running Omnibot series. Following the motto, "Bring fun to everyday life with robots," its new Hello! MiP is a gesture and smart-phone controlled two-wheeled robot.
With a motion sensor inside its body, Hello! MiP can detect your hand and move away from or follow it. It also has a mobile inverted pendulum system that allows it to keep its balance when carrying objects weighing up to 350 grams. The accompanying iOS app lets users control movements remotely, including have it follow a drawn path and compete in boxing matches with fellow Hello! MiPs.