Vstone Introduces the Amazingly Dexterous Robovie-Nano
Marissa Liu — September 18, 2009 — Tech
References: 66.249.91.132 & engadget
The Robovie-nano, the new tiny and amazingly dexterous robot from Japanese robot manufacturer Vstone, is conspiring to attack our hearts and wallets. Vstone’s Robovie-nano is just 230mm tall and weighs 575g (about the same as a really large can of soup).
With a starting price of ¥49,350 ($575) the Robovie-nano is considerably less expensive than other Vstone robots. With a few pennies more, you can deck your Robovie-nano out with paintable Lexan bodywork or optional “gripper shaft” mitts (so that he can hold things). Robovie-nano can walk in almost any direction, cartwheel, get down (to the beat) and pick himself up if he falls down. Not too shabby for a little guy.
With a starting price of ¥49,350 ($575) the Robovie-nano is considerably less expensive than other Vstone robots. With a few pennies more, you can deck your Robovie-nano out with paintable Lexan bodywork or optional “gripper shaft” mitts (so that he can hold things). Robovie-nano can walk in almost any direction, cartwheel, get down (to the beat) and pick himself up if he falls down. Not too shabby for a little guy.
Trend Themes
1. Tiny Cartwheeling Robots - The trend towards creating increasingly smaller and more dexterous robots opens up opportunities for miniaturization and mobility innovations.
2. Affordable Robotics - The trend towards more affordable robotic technology creates opportunities for democratization and widespread adoption of robotics in multiple industries.
3. Customizable Robot Bodies - The trend towards customizable robot bodies creates opportunities for personalization and visual individuality in the robotics industry.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics Industry - The robotics industry can take advantage of these trends towards smaller, more affordable and customizable robots to create more versatile and specialized robots for multiple use cases.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - The consumer electronics industry can use affordable and customizable robotics technology to create robotic devices for everyday use in households and offices.
3. Manufacturing Industry - The manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend towards small and dexterous robots to create more automated and efficient assembly line processes.
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