The CHiP is a Education robot developed by WowWee (Canada), launched 2016, listed at $138 USD (unverified). The CHiP has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
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Not in the Education standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2016. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
CHiP is an intelligent, affectionate robot dog. With advanced sensors and smart accessories, CHiP is always aware, and ready to play. How you respond uniquely shapes his behavior, so there's no CHiP like your CHiP. Smart Pup Artificial intelligence algorithms enable CHiP’s adaptive personality. CHiP follows commands and adapts to your preferences. Your likes uniquely shape his character.
Flagship features
- Interactive play with various tricks and reactions
- Features capacitive touch sensors and gyroscopic stabilization
- Suitable for children aged 5 and up
Buyer decision signals
Viability
UC San Diego and WowWee collaborate on MiP development
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Weight
- 1 kg
- Launch year
- 2016
- Price
- $138 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 1982
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- entertainment,interaction
- Industries Served
- consumer electronics,toys
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- vision
Controls & integration2
- Sensor Suite
- gesture recognition,infrared vision,touch sensors,gyroscope,accelerometer
- Programming Interface
- app controlled,voice
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Warranty Years
- 0.25
- Availability Status
- available
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Company milestones
- 2020PartnershipUC San Diego and WowWee collaborate on MiP development
- 2020LaunchMiP Arcade officially launched
- 2020LaunchMiP robot introduced as educational toy
- 2016MilestoneCHiP released as a consumer robot dog
- 2016LaunchCHiP announced and made available on Indiegogo
- 2015LaunchR.E.V. launch
- 2008LaunchFemiSapien announced at CES
- 2008MilestoneFemiSapien released
Compare with peers
More videos
Tutorial: Getting Started with your CHiP Robot Dog!
CHiP SmartBand Tutorial 01: Getting Started
CHiP Tutorial 09: Getting Started with the CHiP App
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the CHiP?
- The CHiP is developed by WowWee, based in Canada.
- What type of robot is the CHiP?
- The CHiP is a Education robot made by WowWee.
- How much does the CHiP cost?
- The CHiP is listed at $138 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by WowWee — contact them for a quote.
- When was the CHiP launched?
- The CHiP was launched in 2016.
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