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Amazon has the WowWee Tribot for just $39 shipped, originally priced at $99.99. The robot “is ready to interact with you whether it is playing with his built in games or telling you jokes.” Product page.

Remember though, he’s only a young robot so he will need help from you to give him commands using the remote controller. This innovative talking companion is more than just your average robot.

[via Amazon]

Not only do these creepy-looking robotic heads sing, they can actually be purchased for a hefty $75,000; the heads are connected to servos behind the mold of the artist’s face that are controlled by a computer.” Video after the break.

No, it’s not the Boyz II Men reunion tour, these are three other singing robots manufactured into a performing trio.

[via Engadget]

Boston Dynamics unveils a weaponized version of their BigDog robotic mule. It’s now equipped with a set of bull horns that can take out enemies while transporting others to safety. Video after the break.

What does this mean? More fun when you run bleeding from your home, your left kidney stolen from you as you slept, as the robots rise up and begin preparing our organs for harvest!

[via Crunchgear]

If Namco were to create a real-life version of Pac-Man, it might look something like this. Consisting of hacked Roombas, you’ll see the “Pac-Man bot sucking up little white rectangles whilst being chased by robot incarnations of Inky, Pinky, Blinky, and Clyde.” Video after the break.

…when the Pac-Man vacuum finds a power pellet those ghostly rovers turn blue and start fleeing.

[via Engadget]

Surprisingly enough, Toshiba’s amazing volleyball robot was first unveiled 12-years ago, in 1997. What makes it so special is its ability to take in 60-seconds of visual data per second and being able to react to unpredictable movements. Video after the break. There�s not much for me to add here. In addition to walking normally, robots can now play pool, baseball, volleyball, and make ramen. [via Crunchgear]

MIT researchers have been very busy lately, and they’ve unveild yet another project: the “Intelligent Driving Agent”. This robot of sorts essentially “collects environmental data (local events, traffic and gas stations) and combines it with a careful analysis of your driving habits to make helpful suggestions and note points of interest.” Video after the break.

[via Engadget]

Unlike other alarm clocks, Mr. Wake “sees you coming and then flees thanks to an IR sensor, ensuring that you’ll bash your head against enough pieces of furniture while chasing it.” Video after the break.

Only issue is, Mr. Wake is a beautifully fragile looking robot, and so he might not react well to what I imagine is the most common method of deactivating an alarm clock: a high velocity, well aimed fist.

[via Botjunkie]