WowWee Robosapien V2 :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Very fun toy, Chinese quality

2007-11-04
This toy is very cool but ours stopped working soon after we started using it. It folded itself up and kept the motors running even after it was completely folded over backwards. I had to shut it off. I tried everything. I'm a software developer with a Master's degree in engineering so it's not like I can't figure out a technical problem. This thing is broken.

When mine arrived I could tell that it had been used even though it was newly packaged. It had some scuffs and scratches and it was a bit dirty. I suspect that WowWee is having so many returns on the V2 that they are repairing them and repackage them as new. I bought mine from Target.com via Amazon.com so I'm covered as far as customer service and rapid turnaround on a replacement but WowWee is not a company I will ever trust again.

The ONLY reason that I'm getting a replacement instead of a full refund is because when it works it is one of the coolest toys I've seen and my kid would have a heart attack if we gave up on it.

The technology is great and if you wonder how they could possibly sell these things for under $[...] then look at the label: Made in China. Pick up the hand-held controller and feel the cheapness. Unlike a video game console control that has some heft and fairly thick plastic, the controller looks cheap and feels cheap. It IS cheap. The robot's plastic is OK but the controller is just a piece of junk. Too bad they didn't spend a few more bucks on the controller.

If WowWee built such a cheapo controller that you are going to be holding in your hands and looking at the whole time then imagine the shortcuts they took on quality on the things you can't see. I only pray that they had a software Quality Assurance team that actually looked at this thing before they released it.

We have arrived at an era in which a $[...] toy is a throwaway. Sad.

It can bowl!

2007-09-12
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1A37AVQEISIOC The RoboSapien can identify its bowling ball and bowling pins using a color sensor. Its aim needs a little work, though.

birthday present for a six year old

2007-06-26
immediately the favorite toy in the household and have to admit that I experimented (played) with the item for a couple of days before the presentation was made and impressed with all of the functions/features of this item. a fantastic find of mine.

good toy!!

2007-05-21
in this review i am going to go over the pro and con of the controller and the robot. the controller. pro: the controller has excellent battery life with normal use. the layout is good to.con: i think that the controller signal range can be better. the robot pro: the robot has very good hand motions and the hips and waist is very functional too. i have given this toy 5 stars in durability because i have only been using it for walking around not for picking up heavy things. con: the eyesight of the robot is not very good. it can see up to about 3 feet but i only use the close range vision.i gave the robot 3 stars in educational because it really isn't educational at all!!i also gave the the robot 4 stars in fun because after a week or 2 you get tired of playing with him!!

Endless fun

2007-03-05
We bought the robot for our 4-year-old three months ago. The key is to set your expectations up front. Think what you might get for $[...], which includes R&D, parts and labor, marketing and advertisement and sales commissions. For comparison, just for a high quality vision unit for a hobby robot in Japan enthusiasts are paying $1800+ ( I saw one myself in Tokyo in 2005 ).
1. Our son was not interested in most of the robot's functions right away. It took time. Also keep in mind that kids do not appreciate the complexity of the toy - they watch cartoons every day and for them it is a usual thing when a toy acts like a human. It was a great toy for adults in the first two months. Three month later he start spending with the robot 20+ minutes at the time on throwing and picking up the ball and other things. His hands are too small for the remote but he manages.
2. Batteries: we've spent another $[...] on rechargables but so far we had not have to recharge the batteries. Looks like this toy's power management is really good. We turn the robot off promptly upon finishing playing with it and we have not played longer then 15 minutes at the time a few times a week until recently.
3. Walking: we have pergo on slightly uneven surface and you can see it when robot walks. It does not bother us but the result is the robot does not walk straight.
4. Controls: very complex and adequate. Too small for very young kids but hey, the box says 8+. Great manual shows all of the commands in three tables. sequencing commands is up to your imagination.
5. Demo modes: really good and informative. Very good for starting using the robot.
6. Advanced stuff: we have not programmed the robot so I can not tell you much about this. Looks like it is going to be fun.

Poor Robosapien 2 went through brutal torture and survived!

2007-02-11
Amaze your friends with this highly evolved fusion of technology and personality. He can walk, talk and even recognize you!

A full 24" tall10" taller than the first Robosapien
Fully autonomous in free-roam mode
Fully controllable and programmable by remote control
Multiple levels of environmental interaction with humans and objects
Sight, sound and touch senses
Humanoid body movements
Can bend, sit, stand, lie down, get up, wave and do martial arts
Finely tuned hands let him pick up, drop and even throw objects
Responds verbally to environmental stimuli and to controller commands
Recognizes colors and skin tones
Interacts with objects and people
Hears and reacts to sounds
Fully equipped with infra-red radar vision
Realistic turning head with animated LED eyes
Detects and avoids obstacles and table edges
Tracks moving objects
Laser tracking technology– follows a path traced on the ground
True bi-pedal walking with multiple gaits
Articulated fingers for precision gripping
Can issue commands to Roboraptor and Robopet (sold separately)
Includes videogame-style remote controller
90-day manufacturer's warranty

Robosapien V2 has a one-of-a-kind attitude-filled personality that makes him an engaging companion, day in and day out.

Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

robosapien 2007-02-04
This was purchased for a 6 year old for his birthday I was hesitant at first thinking it might be to advanced, but with a little help he is doing fine with it It is one of his favorite toys It is well made and educational I do suggest rechargeable batteries

A lot of fun 2007-01-29
I bought one of these on sale and have had a lot of fun with it. I haven't had any problems with using him in regular indoor lighting. I really expected him to drain the batteries fast, but he seems to do really well. He has some trouble standing back up on carpeting, but no problems on hard floors. He walks really slow, so don't expect him to race around your house. His throw seems to be pretty wild and for him to pick something up it has to be in just the right spot which can be challenging. The control works more like a tv remote than that of a radio control vehicle. In order for the Robosapien to receive the controls commands you must be in front of him with the control pointed towards his head and no obstructions in the way. WowWee did an excellent job with his physical mobility, with some practice you have a lot of control over the way he movies his head, arms, and upper body. For a toy he is very sophisticated, you don't find this much technology in very many toys!

RSV2 Rocks 2007-01-28
I bought this for my 11 year old daughter and he is awesome. He moves even on carpet, dances, sleeps, guards, flirts, and evn ask for spare change. He is just a wonderful robot. RSV2 is played with for hours on end even though Christmas has past. I give it a 2 thumbs way up. Hey if it can keep my daughter occupied for more then a few minutes its doing something.

Cool Toy 2007-01-26
This is a cool toy. I brought it to a New Years party and it was an attention getter, people got a kick out of it.

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