Rovio Wi-Fi Robot

http://www.wowwee.com/en/support/rovio

Robot yang bernama Rovio ini merupakan robot pengintai yang memakai webcam untuk menangkap gambarnya, dan menggunakan Wi-Fi sebagai media koneksinya. Robot ini dapat dikontrol secara streaming memakai Wi-Fi. Dengan robot ini, kita dapat memantau tempat-tempat khusus, seperti keluarga, binatang peliharaan, rumah, dan lain-lain dari jarak jauh. Untuk menangkap momen di sekitar, Rovio dilengkapi kamera dengan tangkai yang elastis, sehingga dapat ditekuk ke segala arah. Rovio bisa mengetahui posisi obyek secara akurat karena dilengkapi dengan software NorthStar Navigation yang terintegrasi dengan sistem GPS micro. Robot ini juga dapat difungsikan sebagai robot sekuriti. Dan yang menarik, Rovio sudah diprogram agar kembali ke pangkalannya secara otomatis untuk melakukan pengisian ulang baterai

link Video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc_B5ertb1c

• Easily control Rovio remotely 24/7 from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. Use any web-enabled device: PC or Mac, cell phone, smartphone, PDA or even your video game console.
• Rovio detects your computer settings and guides you through the setup process.
• Its head-mounted moveable camera and wide range of vision enable you to see and hear exactly what Rovio sees and hears, on your screen.
• Set waypoints so that Rovio can navigate itself around your home, without having to control each step yourself!*
• At the click of a button, send Rovio back to the charging dock using its self-docking capabilities - even when you are not at home!*
• Guide Rovio through dimly lit locations with the aid of its built-in LED headlight.
• Rechargeable NiMH battery included
• 1 x Charging dock with built-in TrueTrack Beacon
• 3 x Omni-directional wheels
• 1 x Head-mounted VGA camera
• LED illumination
• 1 x Speaker and 1 x microphone for 2-way audio
• USB connectivity
• Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b and 802.11g)

*Rovio requires additional TrueTrack Room Beacons (each sold separately) to navigate or self-dock across multiple rooms.

Software Downloads

The following software is available to download for this product:

Rovio Software Installer v.2.3 (for PC)
Size: 11.08 MB
OS: Windows XP/2000/Vista/7
Language: English and French
Date Published: 2010-01-12
Unzip and install.

This package includes:

• Rovio Setup
• Rovio Restore
• Rovio Finder
• Uninstaller

Changes from v.2.2. to v2.3:

• Added French language support.
• Updated long text field delay on admin page.
• Resolved timeout issue for Linksys routers on network configuration page.
• Resolved non-secure wireless internet connection bug.
• Now supports network keys over 40 characters in length.

Previous versions

Rovio Firmware Updater (4.4 MB)
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Language: English
Date Published: 2009-07-09

Rovio Firmware v.5.03 (stable)
Date Published: 2010-02-10
Download Size: 0.93MB

Changes from v.5.03b to v.5.03 (stable):

• No changes.

Changes from v.5.02b4 to v.5.03b:

• Resolved VLC freezing issue (WB BASE v5.3503).
• Improved VLC/Java support.
• Java Applet updated for Mac support.
• Updated VLC/Java help text.

Rovio Recorder v.1.1
Date Published: 2009-12-23
Download Size: 4.2MB
*Password (to unzip): wowwee

Changes from v1.0b to v.1.1:

• Improved button graphics with toggle on/off.
• Added motion control plus low battery detection.
• Improved the look of the player.
• Corrected mouse sensitivity labels.

Rovio Software Installer v.1.0 (for Mac)
Size: 3.1 MB
OS: Mac OS X (10.4 and higher)
Language: English
Date Published: 2009-05-08
Unzip and install.

User Manuals

Rovio API Specifications V1.2.pdf (345 KB)
Rovio Manual.pdf (1.89 MB)
Rovio Manual (for V5.00 Firmware).pdf (4.12 MB)

With Rovio™, you will always be just a click away from the people and places that are important to you.

Rovio is the wireless Internet equipped mobile webcam that enables you to view and interact with its environment through streaming video and audio, wherever you are!

Easily control Rovio remotely 24/7 from anywhere in the world! Use any web-enabled device: PC or Mac, cell phone, smartphone, PDA or even your video game console.

The TrueTrack™ Navigation System allows you to use the Rovio interface to store waypoints - with one click Rovio will automatically navigate itself to the chosen point. Rovio's built-in LED headlight will help you guide it even in dimly lit locations, so you'll always know what is going on at home or at the office. No need to worry about Rovio running low on power while you're away - the self-docking function allows you to send Rovio back to the charging dock to recharge, with the click of a button on your browser. When it's done charging, Rovio is ready to take its next tour.

Rovio - now you can finally be in two places at once!

Features:

• Rovio detects your computer settings and guides you through the setup process.
• Control Rovio remotely via a web browser from anywhere with an Internet connection.
• Its head-mounted, moveable camera and wide range of vision enable you to see and hear exactly what Rovio sees and hears, on your screen, anywhere in the world!
• Set waypoints so that Rovio can navigate itself around your home, without having to control each step yourself!*
• At the click of a button, send Rovio back to the charging dock using its self-docking capabilities - even when you are not at home!*
• With Wi-Fi connectivity, use almost any web-accessible device -from your cell phone to your PC - to easily control Rovio.
• Guide Rovio through dimly lit locations with the aid of its built-in LED headlight.
• Rechargeable NiMH battery included
• 1 x Charging dock with built-in TrueTrack Beacon
• 3 x Omni-directional wheels
• 1 x Head-mounted VGA camera
• LED illumination
• 1 x Speaker and 1 x microphone for 2-way audio
• USB connectivity
• Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b and 802.11g)

*Rovio requires additional TrueTrack Room Beacons (each sold separately) to navigate or self-dock across multiple rooms.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions:

• Product Height: 13.5 inches (34.29 cm)
• Product Width: 12 inches (30.48 cm)
• Product Depth: 14 inches (35.56 cm)
• Product Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)

System Requirements:
Device running one of the following browsers:

• Internet Explorer 6 or higher,
• Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher,
• Safari 3.0,
• Mobile Safari,
• Internet Explorer Mobile, or
• Opera Mobile.
• PC or Mac computer with USB connectivity for Rovio Software
• Wireless access point (WAP) device (for example, a wireless router)
• High-speed Internet connection
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher (required for two-way audio feature)

Battery Requirements:

• 1 x 6 V 3000 mAh NiMH rechargeable battery pack (Included)

Package Contents:

• 1 x Rovio
• 1 x Instruction manual
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Charging dock with built-in TrueTrack™ Beacon
• 1 x Mast
• 1 x 6 V 3000 mAh NiMH rechargeable battery pack
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x 8 V AC/DC adapter
• 1 x Rovio Setup CD