Robot cum mini desktop

Not only does the robots work, Robotic-PCs from Vstone and ATR also carry a mini-computer that allows employers to work and connect to the Internet with ease .

At 39 cm, weighing 2.2 kg, Robovie-PC is powered by a 7.2-volt NiMH battery. The robot can move, move, lie down, stand up, and hold objects in a flexible way. The outside of the robot is covered with a polyurethane layer to provide insulation.

Robovie-PC connects to the monitor and is used as one
normal desktop. Photo: Plastic Pals .

Inside Robovie-PC is a mini computer with Intel Atom processor Z530 1.6 GHz, VGA card connected to the monitor, integrated USB mouse and keyboard, wireless network card, Internet connection and use the system. Operating Windows XP, Vista or Linux.

Robotvie-PC can do many flexible movements.
Photo: Plastic Pals .

At the top of the robot is a 1.3-megapixel CMOS camera that uses DirectShow, allowing the user to control the robot and capture the live image as desired. The image will be transferred to the screen via USB.

Still many applications are being studied for Robovie-PC. Many hope the image of a leisurely man is reading the newspaper when Robovie-PC is preparing breakfast and making coffee is not long. The price is about $ 4,500 a Robotvie-PC.