Submission + - Pleo Now Available for Pre-order at Trossen Roboti
Trossen Robotics writes: "Pleo Available for Preorder at Trossen Robotics
Feb 22nd, 2007 — Trossen Robotics is announcing the preorder availability of the Ugobe Pleo robotic dinosaur. Trossen Robotics has received permission to begin taking preorders for the Pleo which is slated to ship around July 2007.
CEO Matt Trossen, "The Pleo has been the most talked about commercial robot since the Roomba. We anticipate very high demand for this product and are very excited to be carrying it for our customers. As with any new technical product which has garnered a strong buzz, people should reserve their place in line as soon as possible if they want one. We know that we will be tearing open a box as soon as they arrive."
Price: $349.95
Estimated Shipping date: July 2007
Product Link: http://www.trossenrobotics.com/store/p/5165-PLEO.a spx
Website Link: http://www.trossenrobotics.com/
Items Included:
Pleo / Companion Guide / AC Charger / Training Device / Warranty Card
Pleo Technical Specs:
Ugobe LifeOS
— 32 bit Atmel ARM 7 microprocessor — The main processor for Pleo
— 16 bit sub processor — The processor dedicated to the camera system
— (4) 8 bit processors that provide the low-level motor control for the servos
— (35) Sensors including a camera custom designed to fit into Pleo's very compact body.
— (4) foot-switches to detect footfalls and being picked up — assists with spatial orientation.
— (12) capacitive touch sensors (4) legs, (4) feet, back, shoulder, head, chin
— (2) microphones for directional sound detection
— (14) "Force" sensors, one per servo, to recognize abuse through force feedback joints.
— Orientation/tilt sensor
— IR transceiver for bidirectional data communication with other Pleos.
— IR interrupter for detection of objects in Pleo's mouth
— (14) motors. Standard low voltage DC motors
— (150) gears and clutches
— Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
— USB port with mini USB connector
— SD/MMC memory card slot
Pleo Size Specs:
Length: 18.8 in / 47.75 cm
Width: 5.84 in / 14.83 cm
Height: 6.82 in / 17.32 cm
Weight: 3.5 lbs / 1.59 kg"
Feb 22nd, 2007 — Trossen Robotics is announcing the preorder availability of the Ugobe Pleo robotic dinosaur. Trossen Robotics has received permission to begin taking preorders for the Pleo which is slated to ship around July 2007.
CEO Matt Trossen, "The Pleo has been the most talked about commercial robot since the Roomba. We anticipate very high demand for this product and are very excited to be carrying it for our customers. As with any new technical product which has garnered a strong buzz, people should reserve their place in line as soon as possible if they want one. We know that we will be tearing open a box as soon as they arrive."
Price: $349.95
Estimated Shipping date: July 2007
Product Link: http://www.trossenrobotics.com/store/p/5165-PLEO.
Website Link: http://www.trossenrobotics.com/
Items Included:
Pleo / Companion Guide / AC Charger / Training Device / Warranty Card
Pleo Technical Specs:
Ugobe LifeOS
— 32 bit Atmel ARM 7 microprocessor — The main processor for Pleo
— 16 bit sub processor — The processor dedicated to the camera system
— (4) 8 bit processors that provide the low-level motor control for the servos
— (35) Sensors including a camera custom designed to fit into Pleo's very compact body.
— (4) foot-switches to detect footfalls and being picked up — assists with spatial orientation.
— (12) capacitive touch sensors (4) legs, (4) feet, back, shoulder, head, chin
— (2) microphones for directional sound detection
— (14) "Force" sensors, one per servo, to recognize abuse through force feedback joints.
— Orientation/tilt sensor
— IR transceiver for bidirectional data communication with other Pleos.
— IR interrupter for detection of objects in Pleo's mouth
— (14) motors. Standard low voltage DC motors
— (150) gears and clutches
— Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
— USB port with mini USB connector
— SD/MMC memory card slot
Pleo Size Specs:
Length: 18.8 in / 47.75 cm
Width: 5.84 in / 14.83 cm
Height: 6.82 in / 17.32 cm
Weight: 3.5 lbs / 1.59 kg"
