Is Aibo my best option?

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I want to use a 'robot' of some sort to demonstrate an innovative use of broadband. I think Aibo can be controlled remotely to enable someone to virtually walk around their house or business to check things out. Is this correct? An 802.11b network is available at the premises. Is there another option that isn't as expensive or is better at doing this? Thanks in advance.

Fuzzy Logic · Accepted Answer

[posted and mailed]Jimmy James  wrote innews:kyG%b.4823$     Robosapien?

Jimmy James · Answer

I had a look at this. I can't see that it would be able to do what I want. To be clear, I want to be able to remotely control a mobile device over IP that will drive around on command. It would be a cool application of broadband.Fuzzy Logic wrote:

Fuzzy Logic · Answer

Jimmy James wrote in news:PYN%b.4892$rb.62821 @news.indigo.ie:

You would need to build an interface from 802.11b to the remote for the Robosapien. Likely a lot cheaper than buying an Aibo. In any case broadband is overkill as the actual data sent is quite small.

Jimmy James · Answer

Thanks for the feedback and help but my intention is to show an application of broadband and I want to have a live video feed come from the device back to the person controlling it. That will possibly use quite a bit of bandwidth.Fuzzy Logic wrote:

steve vorres · Answer

I use the Evolution Robotice ER-1 for this.I can drive it around my house to snap photos of things and listen.I can drive it remotely over 802.11b via my desktop or my office computer 20miles away.Jimmy James wrote:

rick · Answer

Pretty nice!  And you can get one for $199 ($169 for two) now on their website.Possibly refurbished, but with a 30 day warranty.  Not bad....

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