Last week while visiting Chicago with my new employer (Dash Navigation – more on that soon), I dropped by Capable Networks HQ. Capable not only runs the TiVo Community and Sling Community, they also run WowWee’s RoboCommunity – so I got some time with two pre-release robots they had on hand. Both Tri-Bot and Wrex the Dawg are targeted for late summer, early fall availability in the $100 – $150 range. I’m not sure what age groups these are designed for, but Wrex will appeal to younger children than the Tri-Bot. Both are cute and have an interesting range of motions and interactivity, plus the triple-wheeled Tri-Bot is extremely and uniquely maneuverable. Check out my Wrex video here and unboxing pics with video of Tri-Bot here.
Holly crap, WowWee coverage on ZNF! I figured after CES, there was a better chance of hell freezing over than seeing WowWee robots on ZNF.
Yeah, time heals all wounds. I may even cover Moxi again. ;)
Not gonna ask about Moxi since I’m sour on them too, but what the heck happened at CES? Did the dinosaur toy bite you, Dave? :)
Ben was covering WowWee for Engadget, who were located near the Sling booth. So I took a little break and swung by with him. However, one of their reps got a little testy when I touched a robot – in fact, it might have just been the remote control I picked up? I possibly got a little testy in return, but walked away so Ben could do his job.
I see. Weird, it’s a toy after all.