RoboSapien facts for kids

The RoboSapien is a super cool robot toy! It was created by Mark Tilden and made by WowWee toys. This robot first came out in 2004.

RoboSapien can do many things on its own. You can also control it with a special infrared remote. Some people even used a PDA to control it. This robot was very popular. It sold over 1.5 million units in just a few months in 2004. It was even named "Toy of the Year"!

How RoboSapien Works

This toy robot can walk without using wheels. It has special feet that help it move. RoboSapien can also pick up objects with its hands. It can even throw things it holds!

The robot has a small speaker. This speaker lets it make different sounds and talk. RoboSapien uses seven motors to move. It stays balanced using a clever design. The top part of its body tilts to match the bottom part. This helps it stand steady.

The remote control for RoboSapien is packed with buttons. It has 21 different buttons. With two special "shift" buttons, you can access 67 different commands. That's a lot of moves for one robot!

Cool Uses for RoboSapien

RoboSapiens have been used for more than just playing. In 2005, a robot soccer game happened in Germany. Two teams of three RoboSapiens played against each other. This was the first human-like robot soccer match ever!

One team was from the University of Osnabrück. The other team was from Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg. For this game, the robots' heads were replaced. A PDA was put there instead. This let the robot "see" with a camera. A computer program then used the PDA's infrared sender to control the robot.

Scientists have also used RoboSapiens for research. They help study how human-like robots act. This can be useful for robots working in dangerous places.

Different Kinds of RoboSapiens

Over the years, many different versions of RoboSapien have been made.

RoboSapien Colors

The original RoboSapien was white and black. But you could also find it in other cool colors. These included chrome red, blue, silver with blue eyes, gold, green, pink, and even clear! Many of these colorful robots came with a smaller "Mini RoboSapien" in the same color.

Mini RoboSapien Toy

A smaller version of the toy was also made. It was called the "Mini RoboSapien." This tiny robot did not come with a remote control. It also didn't have different modes of behavior. It wasn't a smart, independent robot.

The Mini RoboSapien uses two small AAA batteries. It can only move forward in one direction. Just like the bigger robot, it came in many different colors. Sometimes, it was sold together with the standard-size RoboSapien.

RoboSapien Jr. Toy

RoboSapien Jr. was another version of the toy. It was made by Hasbro's company, Playskool. This version came out in 2005. RoboSapien Jr. is smaller than the Mini RoboSapien. It moves by bumping into things and changing direction.

It has three different ways to play. It also makes sounds and dances to music. It even plays the same tune as the original RoboSapien!

SpiderSapien and HomerSapien

In 2007, WowWee made special deals with movie companies. They created SpiderSapien and HomerSapien. These robots looked like Spider-Man and Homer Simpson. They were made to help promote the movies Spider-Man 3 and The Simpsons Movie.

SpiderSapien wore Spider-Man-style armor. It also made many Spider-Man sounds. A Mini SpiderSapien was also made. It came in both regular and black suit colors.

HomerSapien was made to look like Homer Simpson. It had his head and played sounds from the character. A Mini HomerSapien was also created.

RoboSapien X Robot

RoboSapien X is an improved version of the original. WowWee announced it in 2013 and released it in 2014. This robot looks just like the first one. But it has a cool new feature!

You can control RoboSapien X with your phone or tablet. It works with iOS (Apple) or Android devices. You just need a special "RoboRemote" IR dongle. You can still use the regular remote control too.

RoboSapien Blue Robot

RoboSapien Blue is a version of RoboSapien X. It was released in 2014. This robot has a black and blue color scheme. It can connect to your phone or tablet using Bluetooth. You can also use the remote control that comes with it.

RoboSapien Remix Robot

RoboSapien Remix came out in 2021. This robot is a bit simpler than the others. It has a spring shooter for fun. You can change its personality with just a button press. It also dances to music and repeats what you say in a robot voice.

RoboSapien Remix doesn't use a remote control. All its functions are right on the robot itself. It can also hear sounds around it.

RoboSapien Size and Weight

Here are some facts about the size of the original RoboSapien:

• Length: 31.75 cm (12.50 in)
• Height: 34.3 cm (13.5 in)
• Width: 15 cm (5.9 in)
• Weight: 2.27 kg (5.0 lb)

RoboSapien in Film

A movie about RoboSapien was made! It was called Robosapien: Rebooted. The film used both CGI (computer animation) and live action. It was produced by Avi Arad. The movie started being made in 2008 and came out in 2013.

See also

In Spanish: RoboSapien para niños

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