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WowWee is a robotics company founded 1982, based in Canada, developing 2 robots primarily in the Education category.
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WowWee develops consumer robotics and interactive toys, including CHiP, MiP, and Femisapien, sold through retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Its robotics lineup focuses on companion-style, gesture- and sensor-driven products for home use rather than industrial automation. The company is based in Canada and operates the WowWee brand website.
Company facts
- HQ
- Markham, Canada
- Founded
- 1982 · 44 yrs
- Website
- wowwee.com
RoboScore
51.35 RoboScore + 0.00 Momentum· Adequate evidence
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Milestones
Introduced CHiP, a robot dog for family consumers.
Listed MiP as a multifunctional autonomous robot with GestureSense technology.
Released Femisapien, a female humanoid robot in its robotics line.
Press coverage
- WowWee Introduces CHiP, the Robot Dog for Today's Family
PR Newswire · Mar 2016
Public loss record
Canadian consumer and medical-device recalls reach Health Canada, which we read.
Active products by WowWee
2 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Miposaur | Humanoid | Height 1.50 m·Payload 25 kg | 2015 | 66.3 |
| 2 |  | Robosapien X | Humanoid | Height 0.36 m·Payload 15 kg | 2013 | 66.3 |
Education buying guides
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