Robosapien

Robosapien is a biomorphic robot toy that is pre-programmed with 67 different functions. It can be controlled by remote control or via infrared transmitter from a properly outfitted computer or PDA.

Fast Facts

1. Designed by Mark Tildon
2. Produced by WowWee Toys
3. 2-speed walking and turning
4. Extended battery life
5. Retail: $50 - $100
6. 14" tall
7. Human-like walking and gripping (it can even throw objects)
8. Speaks in primitive "caveman speech"
9. "The robot that thinks it's a human!"

Hacks

Robosapien's 67 pre-programmed behaviors include dancing, rapping, belching, Kung Fu, throwing objects and more. Hackers, however, have expanded Robosapien's functionality in a number of novel ways. They include:

1. Mounting an LCD screen in Robosapien's chest in order to use him as a walking alarm clock
2. Adding a miniature flame thrower
3. Adding an LED to the head for illumination
4. Installing a functional claw

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