UBTECH Rocotics is best known for their projects
with AI and humanoid robotics. Recently they launched two robots that aims to
advance robotics in the Philippines. They are named Alpha1 Pro and Jimu Robot.
First off, the Alpha1 Pro is a household
programmable humanoid robot designed to either entertain or educate. It has 16
high-precision servo motors for it's capability to replicate human movements
such as push ups, walking, choreography and even kung-fu.
The 3D programming software and the PRP (Pose,
Record, Playback) functionality is all controlled in one smartphone app which
makes operation seamless. The Alpha1 Pro is designed to be a part of your
family which makes it possible for you to teach it to dance, tell stories to
children, play sports and more.
The app partnered with the Alpha1 Pro is acessible
via iOS and Android as well. Through you can issue commands, control it and
more. The app will be able to connect to up to 5 robots at once via Bluetooth
4.0.
The programming software is available for Windows
and Mac OS. Here you can personalize your robot's movements using the 3D
interface. You can also add music or a voice clip. You can then upload it to
the robot via USB or the app itself.
The next ones are the Jimu Robots. These are aimed
to a younger audience as it functions as intelligent building blocks. The Jimu
robots has 3 aims: For kids and teens to build, program and share. These Jimu
Robot kits have interchangeable parts that will make sure for thousands of
creative combinations available.
Kids can build their own robots with various
functions and with endless creative possibilities. They can then program their
robots movements through the Jimu app. Lastly, they can share their creations
via the Jimu online community.
Here are the price list for all the robots available
in the PH:
1. Alpha1 Pro - PHP 39,999
2. Astrobot Jimu Robot Kit - PHP 14,995
3. Buzzbot and Multibot Jimu Robot Kit - PHP 13,995
4. Tankbot Jimu Robot Kit - PHP 9.995
These robot kits will be available soon in leading
retailers such as Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, Powermac, SM Appliance, AHHA,
Cybertab North EDSA, Astro and Tekplaystore.
