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WowWee White Tiger Cub Robot Is Unboxed, Unleashed
Posted by John Mahoney at 12:30 AM on July 23, 2008
WowWee, makers of fine programmable robotic toys, is stepping back a bit with the "Alive" series of animatronic beasts sporting realistic skeletons that move according to how much attention they're given. You can't load custom Java code onto this White Tiger Cub though, so if that's your thing, stick with the RoboSapiens or, perhaps, an equally cuddly Pleo, which has its own upcoming SDK. The cub does have plenty of movements in its repertoire though, and it's kind of creepy to watch.
I'm a sucker for animatronic noises. They always make me laugh for some reason.
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godwhacker
Posted 2:11 AM 23/7/08
what kind of noise does it make when you wrap your hand around it's throat?
godwhacker
ninjagin
Posted 1:56 AM 23/7/08
I can haz quiet servos?
ninjagin
Geisrud
Posted 1:52 AM 23/7/08
Does everyone movement it makes have to be so deliberate and LOUD
Geisrud
Rabid Penguin
Posted 1:52 AM 23/7/08
I'll buy one when they create one after my namesake.
Rabid Penguin
liquidsoapdispenser
Posted 1:38 AM 23/7/08
Wowwee, just give me my friggin' Rovio.
In the mean time, can someone skin this thing? I want to see the terminator version.
liquidsoapdispenser
DashTheHand
Posted 1:18 AM 23/7/08
Its horrifying and cute at the same time.
DashTheHand
gewgaw
Posted 2:28 AM 23/7/08
i'm in ur uncanny valley, creepin out ur kidz
gewgaw
strider_mt2k
Posted 2:27 AM 23/7/08
Here's a model to use for the next iteration:
Maybe a 50's theme...
+ Watch video
strider_mt2k
strider_mt2k
Posted 2:24 AM 23/7/08
Oh my. :o
WowWee put that out?
I can usually find something to like in almost ANYTHING they make, but Jebus man, the freaking EYELID actuators are louder than the voice box, which itself reminds me of early speaking robot descriptions by Isaac Asimov!
It's not lifelike, but does seem to be an excellent parody of this type of toy, even if it's unintentional.
My guess is they'll get real inexpensive real fast.
Real sorry.
strider_mt2k
Elliuotatar
Posted 2:19 AM 23/7/08
That's not what a baby tiger sounds like!
Elliuotatar
shawn_dude
Posted 2:55 AM 23/7/08
I hear it's prone to grabbing Pleo by the neck and dragging it offstage...
shawn_dude
paulnptld
Posted 3:33 AM 23/7/08
I remember as a child hearing that by the time I was an adult there would be a robot in every home. Oh how far we've come.
paulnptld
Eric Tolle
Posted 3:14 AM 23/7/08
I'm unimpressed. When they manage to get one that has the "mop the floor" and "do the dishes" apps, let me know.
Eric Tolle
ogremustcrush
Posted 3:38 AM 23/7/08
Personally, Ive always found these robotic "animals" to be somewhat creepy and a very poor imitation of the real thing. I'd much rather have a robot that acts and looks like a robot for a companion. Stuff like this gives me the urge to destroy it as its a joke.
ogremustcrush
Silver_Back
Posted 5:57 AM 23/7/08
VREEE VREEE VREEE! D: Kill it with fire!
Silver_Back
Abnormal
Posted 9:13 AM 23/7/08
I'd buy one of all their toys if they were quiet. They are soo loud.
Abnormal
SomeoneUKno
Posted 10:01 AM 23/7/08
Grrr... Im still waiting for my Keepon.
SomeoneUKno
Spaz6to8
Posted 12:37 PM 23/7/08
I just don't get why it has to look like its stealing your soul.
Spaz6to8
fluf
Posted 1:34 PM 23/7/08
Wait I need to blink...
Wrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrzzzzzzzzzzz!...
Wrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrzzzzzzzzzzz!
OK! I'm good.
fluf
DaSmith
Posted 11:31 PM 24/7/08
Does it only look angry to me?
DaSmith