Rovio is a WiFi-enabled mobile web cam that lets you see, hear, and speak from anywhere in the world... as if you were right there in the room. From WowWee Technologies. Available in-store and online www.meetrovio.com
I have it for 3 years and it has been my all time favorite "toy" to check on my cats at home. Luckily, my cats have no interested to attack it since there is absolutely no chance to outrun any of my cats! Despite of lower-than-expected kinda of video quality, it is still acceptable for me until I can find any alternative device that can be moving around and giving video feed over the Internet.
@greedygreedy Remember that this thing is over a year old. Not until now software have started supporting HD webcams. Not all computers are capable of handling HD footage as well.
Hi i recently bought this on ebay it did not come with any software and i have had a lot of trouble trying to download it and what i have downloaded and installed on a spare laptop operating XP and Vista i still cannot get it to work does anyone have the setup software that came with it if software came with it i would love to buy it if you have got it this is the first time i have ever posted on youtube so i do not know if i am doing this right or what i will try to add this link and keep an eye on any response's i may get to this question i thank anyone who would be willing to offer advice on this Mark
Could use a better camera like HD with a better lens, not a big deal. Would also be nice to add a robotic utility arm to perform simple tasks like scoop the cat poop or push some essential buttons or flip switches around the house.
@nbrado lol.Well this is my idea for the 2nd version. 1.Rovio 2 should be able to be controlled over the satellite.And locally you should be able to drive it over wifi of your pc and not over internet. 2.The truetrack beacon of charging dock sould be able to reach the 100 meter distance so Rovio 2 can find his home location even in 100 meter distance. 3.Rovio 2 should have 4 head positions. and..
@wcdripz12 I would say Rovio. First of, Spykee's site is a virus, and that place is where you download software from. BOTH OF THEM do have tiny lags, but that's all part of the camera. Spykee takes a long time to assemble, and costs more.. I tried Rovio, and liked it better than when I tried Spykee.
@arrrbee Yeah, I had thought of the security guard angle, but unless you outsourced the job to an indian "call center" that was using hundreds of the things, it probably wouldn't make any sense. You could yell at the intruders though ;)
What they sell it as: You can say goodnight to your kids or do business crap like you're really there! What everyone will use it for: Tormenting their pets and roomates from work. Needless to say, I friggen want it.
@nbrado 4.Rovio's 2 interface should have an option for speaker and mic.It would be awesome if we could control it over satellite cz we could drive it to any place we want,without to worry if the wifi signal is going to end.and also we wouldn't even need internet connection to drive it.awesome idea eh?
This messages goes to people who want to buy rovio: DO NOT buy Rovio,it's a waste of time.... 1.Rovio's camera lags a lot when you even control it localy.2.In order to speak and hear through Rovio's speaker and mic,you MUST have Internet Explorer installed.3.They say that Rovio's battery lasts for 2 hours.Still,it is not true,it lasts only for 10 minutes.4.Rovio can't dock it self into the charging station and hits to objects,also it can't record a path corectly.Cam quality sucks at night
Why it is fake 1.Rovio's quality is not that awesome as this is. 2.This interface is fake cz rovio always has full navigation signal,full internet signal and full battery. 3.It has the 2nd head option but it kinda looks and the floor. 4.It seems clearly that it has been recorder with a camera and not with rovio cz it goes too slow. 5.Rovio does not works on windows 7 6.Rovio sometimes does not dock and charge 7.Rovio's quality camera suck. 8.Wowwee should make the 2nd version
Now this is what WowWee should have done instead of the *"Butt Heads"* and *"Baby Shark"*
I agree Funky, Baby Shark ruined Wowwee!
Through rovio: "Mom.. PANCAKES!"
This was so far ahead of its time haha
3:34 i waved back
Whoa weird. I randomly found this video exactly four years after it was uploaded. But anyways this is really cool.
Can't Wait to get one!
Click most places along the buffer, and he will say "Rovio" within 3-5 seconds. lol
kickass wowee, kickass. u really outdone yourself.
I really want one of these...
they have the house lights switch on the iPhone. its pretty cool.
in ebay type Rovio WowWee Mobile IP Webcam Remote WiFi Controlled Robotic Vehicle FPV
@Craydon nope, its cheaper than the average tv.. (but u'd need high speed wifi)
Mine is arriving in a day or two!!!
The thing i like about the UI is its web based... so i can use it in Linux!!!
Awsome robot
Which can be modified through the use of a small mirror.
I have it for 3 years and it has been my all time favorite "toy" to check on my cats at home. Luckily, my cats have no interested to attack it since there is absolutely no chance to outrun any of my cats! Despite of lower-than-expected kinda of video quality, it is still acceptable for me until I can find any alternative device that can be moving around and giving video feed over the Internet.
@TIMESWORDSMAN - Honda's humanoid robot ASIMO can walk, run, and climb stairs.
looks great, but what about pathfinding and obstacle navigation (during autopilot)?
@greedygreedy Remember that this thing is over a year old. Not until now software have started supporting HD webcams. Not all computers are capable of handling HD footage as well.
The future thinks youre silly.
would this work on a windows 7 laptop ??
ou on peut acheter a 100 euros ?
Hi i recently bought this on ebay it did not come with any software and i have had a lot of trouble trying to download it and what i have downloaded and installed on a spare laptop operating XP and Vista i still cannot get it to work does anyone have the setup software that came with it if software came with it i would love to buy it if you have got it this is the first time i have ever posted on youtube so i do not know if i am doing this right or what i will try to add this link and keep an eye on any response's i may get to this question i thank anyone who would be willing to offer advice on this Mark
dear santa...
holy shit i need one
Could use a better camera like HD with a better lens, not a big deal. Would also be nice to add a robotic utility arm to perform simple tasks like scoop the cat poop or push some essential buttons or flip switches around the house.
can we drive out off the rom whit the docking station?
@nbrado lol.Well this is my idea for the 2nd version.
1.Rovio 2 should be able to be controlled over the satellite.And locally you should be able to drive it over wifi of your pc and not over internet.
2.The truetrack beacon of charging dock sould be able to reach the 100 meter distance so Rovio 2 can find his home location even in 100 meter distance.
3.Rovio 2 should have 4 head positions.
and..
Can it go upstairs?
We need shepard! The geth are comeing!
Wait....not compatible with Windows 7?
iPad app?
how much?
Can it help cleaning my home too.. if so I'll buy it instantly XD
This is the most amazing, but useless thing I've ever seen. At a minimum it's an awesome proof of concept for the FUTURE WITH JETPACKS!
bah, you guys are killjoys! My kids would love this thing! :p
@wcdripz12
I would say Rovio. First of, Spykee's site is a virus, and that place is where you download software from. BOTH OF THEM do have tiny lags, but that's all part of the camera. Spykee takes a long time to assemble, and costs more.. I tried Rovio, and liked it better than when I tried Spykee.
@arrrbee Yeah, I had thought of the security guard angle, but unless you outsourced the job to an indian "call center" that was using hundreds of the things, it probably wouldn't make any sense. You could yell at the intruders though ;)
this is great for someone who can't walk or get out of bed, otherwise i dont see a point of getting this if you cn move your legs.
@xracer95 Rovio costs 149,99$ so it is cheaper and is not a flying helicopter
What they sell it as: You can say goodnight to your kids or do business crap like you're really there!
What everyone will use it for: Tormenting their pets and roomates from work. Needless to say, I friggen want it.
Its fukin epic. I want it. :D
what if someone hacked it
Awesome, but not for my wallet. 200 dollars?!?? HHRGGG :( I WANT THIS SO MUCH
This is going to cost an arm and a leg isn't it?
Totally uselless for me!! It t must be a great tool for disabled people though!!!
mfw Stairs.
However, Like all robots, It still can't climb stairs.
selling a rovio
@nbrado 4.Rovio's 2 interface should have an option for speaker and mic.It would be awesome if we could control it over satellite cz we could drive it to any place we want,without to worry if the wifi signal is going to end.and also we wouldn't even need internet connection to drive it.awesome idea eh?
No.You must have either xp,2000,or a mac
guys i say that rovio is slow and its cool but ar drone is much better it much faster you can use it in your i phone,ipod,ipad it costs 300$
ebay
$299.00 at their site
Don't waste ur time, just get an at drone. Same thing but it flies
One thing, You Have To Pay More For Better Controls
$299.99
Skynet will strike at anytime now...
8 years later ...
Angry Birds
£300 for a bit of fanny. I think not =3.
This messages goes to people who want to buy rovio:
DO NOT buy Rovio,it's a waste of time....
1.Rovio's camera lags a lot when you even control it localy.2.In order to speak and hear through Rovio's speaker and mic,you MUST have Internet Explorer installed.3.They say that Rovio's battery lasts for 2 hours.Still,it is not true,it lasts only for 10 minutes.4.Rovio can't dock it self into the charging station and hits to objects,also it can't record a path corectly.Cam quality sucks at night
WOWWWWWWWWW AND 4 180$ on thinkgeek WHAT A STEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Androbio
WE DON'T FUCKING CARE!STOP SAYING IN EVERY VIDEO THAT YOU SELL A ROVIO! IF ANYONE EVER WANTS TO BUY A ROVIO HE WILL SEARCH FOR IT ON EBAY!
@kuroganer2 ya,it doesn't work on windows 7,that's why it's shit.Search 'rovio big problems and criticisms spykee comparison'.It's super shit
Why it is fake
1.Rovio's quality is not that awesome as this is.
2.This interface is fake cz rovio always has full navigation signal,full internet signal and full battery.
3.It has the 2nd head option but it kinda looks and the floor.
4.It seems clearly that it has been recorder with a camera and not with rovio cz it goes too slow.
5.Rovio does not works on windows 7
6.Rovio sometimes does not dock and charge
7.Rovio's quality camera suck.
8.Wowwee should make the 2nd version