Tomy i-SOBOT - Smallest Humanoid Robot - Best Christmas Gifts for Men 2010

For all the big kids out there the Tomy i-SOBOT Robot from Japan is the ultimate toy and one of the best Christmas gifts for men in 2010. Most of us have grown up been fascinated by robots growing up from the Daleks to i-Robot and who can forget WALL-E.. Tomy touts i-SOBOT as the World's Smallest Fully Articulated Humanoid Robot and big brother of the 1980’s Omnibot robot. This is one amazing robot with incredible human lifelike features, no stilted robotic moves this is a humanoid.

I-SOBOT has difference command modes from action to voice. The robot has 17 servo motors can understand 10 different voice commands. The i-SOBOT speaks using over 200 words and phrases. The i-SOBOT is controlled remotely where you can use a complex range of lifelike moves from walking to handstands. This robot takes computer games to another level where you program your own sequence of moves and actions. You have a number of programmed actions to enjoy. Here is the ideal gift for fathers to sons or anyone else who wants an excuse to be a big kid. The i-SOBOT will be hard to beat as the coolest present this Christmas.

The i-SOBOT has four operation modes. You get the more complex ‘robot geek’ programming mode through to the built in modes for the technology challenged like myself. I have found the kids like the remote control and programming modes and the older players love the voice and special action modes.

Special Action Mode

Built in pre-programmed special routines. There are a total 18 i-SOBOT commands here. From playing air guitar to lifelike impersonations of animals, dances to a beat and hula, performs push-ups and somersaults, hula dances, martial arts kicks and punches with karate sounds effects and even responds to your applause

Remote Control Mode

Joy sticks and command buttons let you go nuts with the remote control there are literally hundreds of pre-programmed actions and feats using short button codes.

Programming Mode

This has got a lot easier since the first release back in 2008, Simply use string commands and program your own i-SOBOT movements. You have over 80 actions to string together.

Voice Command Mode

The voice command is very cool you have 10 different commands that i-SOBOT will respond to. What keeps it interesting the robot will react with multiple reactions to the command keeping it more human and less predictable.

The i-SOBOT robot comes pre-assembled with:

• Servo Unit with grees of freedom
• Built-in Gyro Sensor for balance
• Built-in Speaker Unit,
• Built-in Microphone with a Voice Recognition Chip
• 2 bands infrared transmission
• LCD remote control unit (needs 4 AAA batteries that are not included)
• 3 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries which will last about 60 minutes under normal operation
• NiMH battery charger
• Hex Wrench

• i-SOBOT measures H: 6.5" x W: 3.8" x D: 2.6"
• i-SOBOT weighs around 12 oz with battery in.
• i-SOBOT maximum degree of movement is 220°

• i-SOBOT is recommended for ages 10 and older

Order Tomy i-SOBOT From Amazon Online For Christmas. The smallest humanoid robot is sure to be one of the most sought after gifts this Christmas, be sure to order early.