WowWee introduces Mr. Personality, Rovio, and Flytech Bladestar

By Ryan Block | January 5, 2008

Filed under: CES, Robots

WowWee’s CES robot lineup is here, so let’s get to it. First up, you’ve got the Flytech Bladestar, a slightly crazier take on the indoor RC flying gig actually intended for duels with friends. The Bladestart has two spinning wings and stabilizing rotors to keep it steady while aloft, as well as wall and ceiling IR sensors.

Rovio is a “home exploration and telepresence” robot (meaning it doesn’t do very much), featuring WiFi, a remotely-controlled directional webcam capable of streaming audio and video, self-docking and recharging, and “NorthStar” AI navigation (which WowWee describes as a micro-GPS like system that makes Rovio aware of its surroundings with “pinpoint accuracy”).

If neither of those caught your fancy, we think the ironically anthropomorphized Mr. Personality might meet you in the middle. Featuring an LCD facial readout, downloadable personalities (via USB and SD), Ruxpin-esque story and joke telling and “conversation”, as well as the usual IR and audio sensors.

Gallery: WowWee introduces Mr. Personality, Rovio, and Flytech Bladestar