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Complete with built-in games Tri-Bot is a joke telliing interactive robot that is the latest in WowWee's family of personal robotics. You can play games with him such as Pattern, Minefield, or Maze where you guide his movements and help him to succeed. with a unique three wheeled mobile base Tri-Bot has complete movement in all directions.  In a manner similar to Nintendo's ever popular Wii remote control (WiiMote), the Tri-Bot remote allows you to control his movements by tilting the remote control.  Advanced tilt sensors in the remote sense the motion of your hand and converts it to infrared commands the robot understands.

Features Cheat Sheet

  • "Pop-top" head with animated eyebrows
  • Plays several different navigation games such as Minefield, Maze, and Pattern
  • Unique omnidirectional three wheeled base
  • Tilt the remote control to move the Tri-Bot forward, backward, left and right
  • Several different play modes
  • Intelligent alarm clock that runs away from you when you try to turn off the alarm
  • Avoids obstacles and knows when he's fallen over

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Technical Specifications

  • Animated face
  • Tri-Wheel omnidirectional base
  • 3 motors
  • 3 infrared sensors
  • Poseable arms
  • Speaker
  • LED indicator

Battery Requirements

  • Robot - 8 "AA" cell batteries (not included)
  • Remote Control - 3 "AAA" cell batteries (not included)

Estimated Release Date

Summer of 2008

Suggested Retail Price

$99

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Video coverage of WowWee’s Tri-Bot direct from the CES 2008 show.

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