The MiP is a Education robot developed by WowWee (Canada), launched 2014, listed at $100 USD (unverified). The MiP has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
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Overview
MiP is a multifunctional autonomous robot equipped with GestureSense™ technology that allows hand motion control. Perched atop unique dual wheels with gyro and pendulum-based balancing system, MiP features seven different game modes, responds to hand gestures, carries payloads up to its own bodyweight, and connects via Bluetooth to a free app for enhanced gameplay including driving, dancing, battling, and more.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
UC San Diego and WowWee collaborate on MiP development
Price
purchase
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 900 mm
- Speed
- 1.5 m/s
- Weight
- 24 kg
- Battery
- 6 h
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2014
- Price
- $100 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 1982
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 2
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Other22
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- food_service
- Sub Category
- interactive toy robot
- Api Available
- false
- Auto Charging
- false
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 0.14
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- MiP Arcade
- Warranty Years
- 0.25
- Company Country
- HK
- Navigation Type
- vision
- Deployment Notes
- Featured in Popular Science, Mashable, Engadget, Wired, CNN Money.
- Youtube Video Id
- x6fMnNRCWDc
- Industries Served
- education
- Software Platform
- MiP App
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Countries Available
- US,CA
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- This is a consumer toy robot, not a B2B / industrial robotic system. It is listed on a marketplace that sells both toys and serious robotics.,Unique capabilities: GestureSense technology allows hand motion control; dual-wheel self-balancing design; autonomous roaming with obstacle detection and avoidance.,Software ecosystem: Free iOS/Android app for driving, path tracing, dancing, boxing (2-player), battle (laser tag style), stacking game, and mood chip 'Cans' game.,Game modes include: MiP (hand following), Tracking (follow the leader), Dance (syncs to user's music library), Roam (exploration with obstacle avoidance), Tricks (program up to 50 command sequences), and Stack (balance objects on tray).,Competitive differentiators: Very low price point ($99) compared to any B2B robot; strong personality/interactive elements designed as a robotic companion for children 8+.,Known limitations: No payload capacity, no industrial-grade repeatability or reach; AAA battery powered (not rechargeable via docking); short range (Bluetooth/app-based control).,Financing available at checkout (per marketplace listing).,Free shipping for US orders; worldwide shipping available.
- Price Currency Verified
- true
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the MiP?
- The MiP is developed by WowWee, based in Canada.
- What type of robot is the MiP?
- The MiP is a Education robot made by WowWee.
- How much does the MiP cost?
- The MiP is listed at $100 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by WowWee — contact them for a quote.
- When was the MiP launched?
- The MiP was launched in 2014.
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