Robosapien V2 Review @ Ars Technica

Iria · Aug 9, 2006, 04:11 AM

Review: Ars Technica
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The press release promises that he can bowl. Place the green plastic ball in his articulated fingers and the Robosapien V2 should grab it, wind up, and let the ball fly. He does grab the ball and he does wind up, and the first time you see it, you think your life might be about change. Now that robots can bowl, you think, it's only a matter of time before they can cook my breakfast, too.

But don't sign the Robosapien up for the PBA quite yet (and don't sell your skillet). Motors whirr, joints articulate. The robot twists his torso like a human would, then swings forward and releases the ball toward the three red pins set in a triangle only feet away. The miss, when it comes, is spectacular.

Aug 9, 2006, 04:11 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Robosapien V2 Review @ Ars Technica Review: Ars Technica ________ The press release promises that he can bowl. Place the green plastic ball in his articulated fingers and the Robosapien V2 should grab it, wind up, and let the ball fly. He does grab the ball and he does wind up, and the first time you see it, you think your life might be about change. Now that robots can bowl, you think, it's only a matter of time before they can cook my breakfast, too. But don't sign the Robosapien up for the PBA quite yet (and don't sell your skillet). Motors whirr, joints articulate. The robot twists his torso like a human would, then swings forward and releases the ball toward the three red pins set in a triangle only feet away. The miss, when it comes, is spectacular.