iSobot Robot On Sale
By admin. Filed in Humanoid, Robot News |
iSobot is currently on sale for $99 at Hammacher Schlemmer.
The 6.5 inch tall robot has 17 servos and a gyroscope. It responds to 10 voice commands and comes with over 200 pre-programmed actions such as push ups and somersaults.
When iSobot came out in the US last year it had a price tag of about $300.
Sunday, November 2nd 2008 at 3:15 pm |
Any insight as to whether this price drop (and similar ones at other sites, though none this dramatic) is a discontinuation signal, a stock clear in anticipation of a new model (boards a year ago suggested a v2 with a video cam), or something else?
Monday, November 3rd 2008 at 8:10 am |
It may mean Hammacher Schlemmer is in trouble or has too much stock. I haven’t seen this price anywhere else yet, but if we do then I would say it might mean version 2 is coming. Hopefully with a video camera!
Monday, November 3rd 2008 at 11:14 am |
There are currently no plans for a new U.S. model next year. Tomy simply produced too many units. There over estimation is your gain.