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Sega’s New Dream Dog
Sega’s new Dream Dog DX Golden Retriever was unveiled recently at a Tokyo toy show. This dog is much more realistic than other robotic dogs such as Sony’s Aibo.
The Dream Dog is capable of responding to voice commands such as sit, rollover and speak.
The cute dog will be available this coming September for about $279.
Link via (Robo Junkie)
Sega and Hasbro Unveil New Dancing Partner
Sega is introducing A.M.P (Automated Music Personality). This 2.4 foot tall robot boasts disc shaped hands for scratching, stereo speakers, LEDs, and 2 wheels.
The robot can bob it’s head as red LED lights flash.
Looks kidn of like a robot on top of a Segway.
The robot will be available in November in the US for $745.
See the video from Robot Watch Impress here.
A Visit From Asimo
The folks over at the the Mirror had a visit with our buddy Asimo.
What a busy guy he is! He just finished conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and has now flown to England. What a life. Beth Neil at the Mirror likes being served coffee and chocolates by Asimo and states,
Having a man about the house who does what I say, doesn’t belch or get drunk would be a vast improvement on the current situation.
Watch out guys, someday we may be replaced by an Asimo clone. But while Asimo was good at climbing stairs and showing Beth a few dance moves, Asimo was no good at small talk and did not know any good clubs so there is hope yet.