The KIRFs we normally see are of the cellphone and PMP variety, with the occasional laptop scattered here and there. The truth is, this could be the primary time we have seen a similar to a major robot, and never just a few remote-controlled toy . Above is the UNISROBO from a couple of Chinese companies, UNIS and Just Good Technology. Those of you with a powerful memory may immediately notice its amazing resemblance to NEC’s PaPeRo and PaPeRo-mini . Outside of the brilliant job, the sole major aesthetic difference is the LCD embedded in UNISROBO’s chest. Under the hood, however, is one more story — this Chinese knockoff is missing the stereoscopic cameras and ultrasonic sensors that helped its Japanese inspiration navigate. There’s some thing these copycats don’t seem to be though — cheap. UNIS would be selling two models at 2,980 and three,980 Yuan (about $460 and $615). Yet another picture after the break.
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