Robonova Toy Robot

Featured in T3 Magazine

getvisible — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:33:00 +0000

Not only was the Robonova I featured in T3 magazine, but also this site was - they listed us as the resource for information. Cheers!

The Robonova was listed as the third best gadget of 2006, behind the Wii Console and the Squeeze Box 3.

So what did they have to say? Well, I hope they don't mind me placing their comments here:

Other robots are more "intelligent", but none are as physical, as graceful or as versatile as the Robonova I. Its in-built abilities - dancing, cart-wheeling, doing press-ups (!), and more. If you tire of them, you can program it via [your] PC to perform just about any movement you can think of. Nothing else comes close.

We certainly echo their views. Hitec have created a truely fantastic robot. For a slightly cheaper robot, T3 have listed the Mindstorms NXT at 56 and the Robosapien RS Media at 86.

Robonova Robot

getvisible — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:11:00 +0000

Quick Buy: I Want One of Those / Play com

There seems to be many new robots around these days, but few can be as good as the Robonova-I. It's miles ahead of anyone else.

There are two main versions of the Robonova but the Robonova-I is the one you'll probably be going for as it comes pre-assembled.

The Robonova is controlled by 16 powerful digital servos which allow it to do 26 pre-programmed movements such as walking, running, do flips, cartwheels, dance, do press-ups and more. All this at a touch of a button.

There's also the ability to programme the Robonova yourself via a pc link up.

Just watch the video:

Features

The remote controlled walking, cartwheeling, dancing, flipping, running robot.
Pre-assembled, "ready to walk" Robonova.
The fully articulating mechanical man is controlled with 16 powerful HSR-8498HB digital servos built specifically for the ROBONOVA-I by Hitec.
The control board is the nucleus of the Robonova and can operate up to 24 servos and 16 optional accessory modules.
The control board has a flexible interface so you can customise your Robonova.
Custom gold anodized metal servo brackets create a sturdy but lightweight exoskeleton.
Durable plastic body case components that protect the control board and battery.
An over-voltage current protection.
Super strong Karbonite gear trains.
"Feedback" technology for simple programming.
Requires 1 x 5 Cell NiMH rechargeable battery. Includes a D/C charger
Requires 2xAAA Batteries for the remote control.
Size: 30.5cm (tall).

Buy:
I Want one of Those - £720
Play.com - £1049.00 (you're having a laugh)

Resources: T3 / Stuff

Hitec Robonova Videos

getvisible — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:25:00 +0000

We've put together a collection of videos that show the Robonova in action - enjoy!