Posts Tagged ‘ robots ’

Sony Intros Rolly The Bizarre Robotic MP3 Player

Sep 10th, 2007 | By James Lewin | Category: Strange, iPods & Portable Media Players

Sony has introduced the Rolly, an egg-shaped robotic “audio entertainment player”.
The Rolly plays MP3s from speakers on each end that are normally hidden by dish-like covers. The device has just one button, an on-off switch. Everthing else is controlled b y a pair of rings that circle the player’s body. One ring is used to [...]

Tags: , , , ,
Add Your Comment »


Miuro Turns iPods Into Dancing Robots

Sep 7th, 2006 | By James Lewin | Category: iPod Accessories

Japanese robotics firm ZMP has introduced a new robot, Miuro, that turns iPods into dancing boomboxes-on-wheels.
The iPod locks into the top of the robot. The 14″ long machine, which features a Kenwood sound system, can then play music as it rolls and twists.
The $930 Miuro, short for “music innovation based on utility robot technology”, responds [...]

Tags: , , ,
Add Your Comment »