Rovio – it is the beginning of Judgement Day!

by David Allen on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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Every time a robot comes out and promises to make our lives easier, we should always take a step back and think about what is the real purpose behind this device. In fact, this is remote controlled webcam that uses a Wi-Fi connection to stream what the webcam sees to the nearest web enabled browser.

Features:

Easily control Rovio remotely 24/7 from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.

Rovio detects your computer settings and guides you through the setup process.

Its head-mounted moveable camera and wide range of vision enable you to see and hear exactly what Rovio sees and hears, on your screen.

Set waypoints so that Rovio can navigate itself around your home, without having to control each step yourself!

At the click of a button, send Rovio back to the charging dock using its self-docking capabilities – even when you are not at home!*

Guide Rovio through dimly lit locations with the aid of its built-in LED headlight.

Rechargeable NiMH battery included

1 x Charging dock with built-in TrueTrack Beacon

3 x Omni-directional wheels

1 x Head-mounted VGA camera

1 x Speaker and 1 x microphone for 2-way audio

USB connectivity

Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b and 802.11g)

Dimensions: 10″ x 9″ x 4″ (8″ with camera full extended)

Priced at $229

Source [Think Geek]

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Categories: Camcorders, Video.

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