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Tomy I-SOBOT Robot | 
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| Brand: Tomy
Category: Toy
Buy New: $179.99
New (7) Collectible (2) from $179.99
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 6634
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 3.9 x 6.3
MPN: 7365
Model: 7365
UPC: 053941073657
EAN: 0053941073657
ASIN: B000US3SVA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| • | Robot packed with over 200 words and phrases, and 200 pre-programmed movements | | • | Operates with remote control, programmable memory, and voice activation | | • | 17 custom designed actuators and gyro-sensor for balance and freely moving joints | | • | Includes remote control, hexagon wrench, action chart, operation manual and 3 AAA batteries | | • | Recommended for ages 10 and up |
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Product Description
He might be pocket-sized, but this miniature high-tech humanoid robot packs a huge punch. i-SOBOT is a 6.5-inch biped bot that's fully articulated, features voice command recognition and can speak a vocabulary of over 200 words and phrases. What's more, he can dance, perform his own special karate moves complete with self sound effects, and can motor forwards, backward, side-to-side or diagonally. He'll even lay down when he's had enough - and get back up again when it's time to go. i-SOBOT is powered by 17 customs developed servo-motors and 19 integrated circuit chips. He features a built-in gyro sensor and comes fully assembled, ready for action. He can be controlled in a variety of ways: by pre-programmed actions, user programmed actions (done easily with the LCD remote control), or by real-time remote control or voice commands. Robot requires 3 "AAA" rechargeable batteries; remote requires 4 "AAA" batteries, all included. Measures 6.5" tall.
Amazon.com Product Description
There's no shortage of fun with the amazing i-SOBOT, the World's Smallest Robot. Packed with over 200 words and phrases, and more than 200 pre-programmed movements, this robot can do everything from saying goodbye to dancing the hula. Recommended for kids aged 10 and up, the i-SOBOT is ready to rock 'n' roll right out of the box. 
The i-Sobot has freely moving joints and can dance. View larger. | 
The i-Sobot offers up to 220 degrees of movement. View larger. | Smooth Robotic Movement
With unbelievably smooth robotics, the i-SOBOT walks more like a human than a robot. This fully-functional and fully-assembled robot features 17 custom designed actuators and gyro-sensor, allowing it to keep balance and freely move joints for impressive performance, vivid movement, and incredible flexibility. Other main components include a built-in speaker unit and built-in microphone with a voice recognition chip. With built-in clutches and metal gears, the i-SOBOT offers up to 220-degree movement. The two infrared transmission bands allow the robot to be operated with an LCD remote control. Robots Moves From Talking To Dancing
Also performing by programmable memory and by the sound of your voice, the i-SOBOT will make your day and impress your friends with his moves. Putting the meaning back into "action-packed," the 6.5-inch tall robot dances to the beat, does push-ups and somersaults, imitates animals, hula dances, plays air guitar, kicks and punches with sound effects, and even responds to applause. Not only does the i-SOBOT talk with a vocabulary of 200 words and phrases, it also plays its own music.
What's in the Box
Robot, LCD remote control, hexagon wrench, action chart, operation manual and 3 AAA batteries.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 I-sobot at your service September 23, 2008
victor miranda
I like the robot enough that I bought another.
I consider the toy to be potentially educational
because it can be programmed to do a series of steps.
I can see it is versitile and fun.
With practice it is fairly easy to run the little guy around
and pick up light items.
If I have any issues with the toy,
it is that I'd like more support for programming it.
Mainly to allow making 'skits' and shows something like
what comes with the i-sobot.
Tomy should make a PC or Mac based program
to keep and aid making more complicated
programs to load into the robot.
A hobbyist's view August 26, 2008
Cyberwatt
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like every product, I-Sobot has it's good and bad parts. For example, it's an incredibly agile machine with 17 servoes and an internal gyroscope (something that many larger bots do not come with standard). Coupled with limited voice recognition (not simply sound detection), sound effects/speech, and programmability, it's an impressive piece of hardware. It's got a helpful community that supports it with things like the third-party solution "Robodance" that allows you to control it with a laptop and even with the Nintendo Wii controllers.
The not-so-good? It has no fully-autonomus mode, i.e. no obstacle or edge-detection. It also has more limited battery life than other entertainment robots like the Robosapien line (it does come with rechargeable batteries and its own charger so the power situation is somewhat mitigated). Also it's a tad fragile (I wouldn't push it down the stairs).
Depending on the intended use of the robot, users may like it or not. I-Sobot is good for a simple and yet flashy introduction to robot programming and behavior (not to mention many of its more witty routines). It is not as versatile as a Robonova, but then it doesn't cost anywhere near the 'Nova's price.
 Get me off the carpet and off the floor!!,....human! August 24, 2008
Capt. Ed (Biloxi, MS. United States)
Reading other reviews I can clearly see others did not read the safety instructions.This is a table bot,not meant to mingle w/ the elements.
As far as the surface you need for i-sobot to live healthy,I suggest a large square of foamboard or artboard atop a level table.It's acid free, non-slippery,cushions because it's made of foam between paper,and can be found easily.I glue 2 foamboard together to prevent warping over time.
This is a delicate robot that likes to incorporate falling backwards in his routine of tickle me' and other tricks.On a shiny smooth table,he will likely fall over accidently.And the carpet thing,forget it,he will die.
You will be amazed beyond what you may have seen on the i-sobot demo video or read of this humanoid.Comes w/ key if he gets loose joints and special eneloop batts and charger.Even the carrying case is impressive.
If you are considering a smart humanoid robot,this is it,no question.
The 2 I have do everything Tomy promises.
EXPENSIVE BUT INCREDIBLY ADVANCED August 22, 2008
Tim Janson (Michigan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a fan of robot toys ever since I received an original Lost in Space robot for Christmas when I was just a little kid. That began a life long love affair with robot toys. From Transformers to Go-Bots, Shogun Warriors to 1950's tin lithograph toys, to the Japanese Mecha toys like Gundam and Votoms, I've collected them all. But I've never seen anything quite like TOMY's i-Sobot, easily the most sophisticated robot toy ever made.
Standing about 7" tall, the i-Sobot is capable of movements, which dwarf any robot toy that has come before. Forwards, backwards, side-to-side, diagonal and that's just the tip of the iceberg. This toy is so articulated and so nimble, that it can do handstands, the splits, somersaults, and other exercises. It can perform complicated martial arts moves like karate chops, roundhouse kicks, combo punches and back kicks. Oh, but were just getting started on the hundreds of moves that this wireless remote control wonder can pull off.
i-Sobot is a total ham when it comes to performing in front of a captive audience. I had a group of friends over not long ago to watch a basketball game and we spent a good two hours playing with the i-Sobot. Everyone wanted a turn! This guy can dance a hula or perform a scene from a western movie. He can play air guitar and impersonate different animals. He can display an incredible range of emotions including excitement, regret, pain, worry, love, and more. But this guy doesn't just move around, he also talks in a vibrant, clear voice and has a vocabulary of over 200 words and phrases.
The i-Sobot has four different operating modes. There is the standard remote control mode which allows you to move him around at will and perform any of several dozen different actions. These are classified by type of action and include punch, kick, and guard actions, common phrases and greetings, emotional actions, showcased actions and mystery actions. The Special Action mode features a number of different complicated longer actions. These include the aforementioned animal imitations, tropical dance, and western scene as well as a Tai Chi performance. The i-Sobot comes with a voice recognition chip allowing you to have it perform several actions in voice control mode. Finally, the program mode allows you to program in your own actions from the remote control and special action menus to give it your own unique movements. There are three memory blocks, each allowing you to program up to 80 actions.
So what allows for all of this agile movement, realistic sounds and complex programming? The I-Sobot features 17 servomotors and a built-in gyro sensor and speaker. There is an IR remote control that can transmit on two different bands with two LED lights on the i-Sobot. The robot is powered by 3 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, which come included in the package along with a battery charger. The robot should work up to ten hours on a charge. The remote control unit is powered by three standard AA batteries (those are not included).
If you leave your i-Sobot on, don't worry, he will bother you several times asking for a command before going into sleep mode after six minutes of inactivity. If you're toy assembly challenged, don't worry. The i-Sobot comes full assembled. All you have to do is charge the batteries and install them and you're ready to go. The toy works beautifully. It's as fluid as it seems although you do have to use it on a flat surface. DON'T try it on a table, however. i-Sobot likes his space and he's liable to tumble right off if he's performing one of his complex maneuvers.
Have a care though, this is a toy meant for kids who are a bit older. You will need, from time to time make minor adjustments to the joints as the servos get out of alignment over time. Instructions on this are included in the 34-page operating manual. The i-Sobot isn't cheap. The MSRP is $349.00 although most online retailers have it in the $229.00 range. This is one of the most unique and advanced toys I've ever seen!
Great Robot, Limitted Replay Value June 9, 2008
wanabegeek
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this robot for my 8 year old son. He loved it so much he almosted fainted.
The battery had to be charged overnight before he could play with the robot.
The robot has a fun personality and can do a whole bunch of amazing things, like getting up from lying down or all sorts of karate moves.
But after he's played all the moves, he started to get bored. There is a program mode, where you can chain up a series of moves, but it's still all the same moves. There is a remote control mode, where you can walk the robot around, but I can't get the robot to pick anything up using the arms or move each limb/motor individually.
I guess if I bought another and had a sumobot competition, it might bring some of the excitement back to owning this amazing piece of technology.
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