Robosapien v2 at 14 years, still going
Vložit
- čas přidán 31. 12. 2020
- I took him out of storage, put in batteries. AT first he would not power on, turns out a delicate connection in his foot. Over -tighten one screw and he loses power. Then I tested actions he had not done in years. Radar, turning, sitting and getting up, dance, vision, hearing, back up and motion demo. Still works, but for how long? I wonder.
- Věda a technologie
The wowee robots were surprisingly well made! I just bought an original release robo raptor and even after 19 years and the world's roughest journey through the mail hes still going strong.
I never owned the raptor, but I do have Roboreptile, still working after ~ 12 years.
I've actually had that but it broke so now I don't have it.
not as well as TRI-BOT he wasa 15 long years without any replacement not to say he's still working
died after April hit
They were made by an ex NASA engineer, so i guess it makes sence.
Awesome video. Looks like your Robosapien v2 has made it through 2020!
He can't get Covid. But maybe a computer virus? ;-)
@@BanjosandRobots Lol!
I used to play with this very same robot when I was younger back in 2006-7 until the right hand iirc stopped working; would no longer close its hand (other than that it worked great) and after that my dad took it apart to repair it and since then it's been disassembled because he couldn't find the springs that the robot uses to close its hand at the time.
We still have the robot and I guess if I really look into fixing it I could succeed and complete the project but no idea what I would do with it afterwards, certainly not play with it lmao. I have good memories of the V2, good to see it in such shape!
This one had a similar problem. I found a non-working V2 in a resale shop, and Anthony who has the channel ProjectNova0 used parts to repair mine to full working! I hope it lasts.
@@BanjosandRobots I see. That was pretty nice from the guy. Hopefully I find a fix or replacement parts for it, I would not mind playing with it one more time tbh...
Glad to see it’s still running great!
Yes, great job you did 2 years ago. Each year I worry about him tho. He just wasn't built to last.
i have a similar story. Back when i was 7, my parents gave me as a birthday present the special edition spiderman 3 robosapien. Now at my 21 years of age, i took him out of my storage room after being inside a plastic box for 10+ years, luckly it was stored without batteries which means no corrosion damage from old batteries. got a new pack of D and AAA batteries and when it turned on, i just started crying of just nostalgia and happiness. That big guy was like a friend to me when i was a kid and seeing him in near perfect condition and fully working after all these years, its so touching.
Nice!
he is more than just another toy! almost like a living thing.
now days im still having mmy v1 model and keeps going after 19 years of fun
Happy birthday Robosapien v2
I'm amazed the Robosapien V2 still works perfectly and isn't yellowed at all! I used to own several WowWee robots and the V2 was by far one of my favourites. Sadly because I played with it a lot it didn't take too much time before it could barely function anymore. Had severe issues with the head and the tilt sensors. The only robots that I still own from when I was younger and continue to purchase are the LEGO Mindstorms. My 14-year-old NXT 1.0 set, unlike most WowWee robots I've owned, still functions near perfect and my 9-year-old NXT 2.0 is literally good as new. Recently purchased the EV3 and Robot Inventor sets over the past year to mess around with during lockdown. Not quite as busy now as I was before 2020! LEGO's build quality continues to amaze me and these sets just never get old.
Love how over the years I've had so many issues with WowWee robots and seen many other people with more issues, whereas Mindstorms just continues to work flawlessly! 😂
see the videos at JoeBeanvideos or Project Nova0 that explain why so many of these have broken down.
@@BanjosandRobots Thanks! Seen some by Project Nova0 already! I’ll definitely look into both more! Sad WowWee couldn’t make their products built to last longer
It's unfortunate that Mindstorms is now discontinued.
@@Nor-tc8vz Very much agreed, least they still have the Spike sets though!
The greatest successor to the V1!
Pearl white one they have good wires very lucky to have this one. I’m glad someone who actually takes care of there things has it. If you ever wanna sale it please let me know! Collecting them!
thanks for your comment! As of now he's still working properly but I never know how long it will last. I mentioned somewhere, I have had two small repairs done on him already.
Its also scary to think that this little machine basically outlived a dog or a cat
Im glad to see its still working WowWee makes Great Robots.
They used to make good robots, not anymore
*made good robots. They suck now.
Wowwee is a kid brand. They have potential to target adults, but they don't
This robot is so nostalgic
I'm afraid to turn mine on. It was working perfectly about ten years ago. If it is not functioning correctly I might just cry. I love that V2 robot.
When not in use for a longer period of time, always pack the device in a light- and airtight container. Then it will be able to continue to perform its functions.
we have another version in chrome, he sits on the window ledge and farts and streatches every now and then, we love him so much he makes us smile when ever he decides to come and dance and talk to us LOL
You're the person demoing him in the basement looking area. I remember watching that when I was a kid. If this is the same one, that's amazing that it still works.
thanks. He's had two repairs. I would guess less than one in ten V2's are still fully working today.
Nice mine was a old RS V1 white and it was going from 2008 until it hit 15 years
Blue did not live long so it was all because of the way the put the wires in the hands different so he lived only 4 years
Each time I set him up and he works, I feel lucky. I hope I have a few years left. This one has been repaired twice already, and it's hard to even get a repair on it.
I wonder why this robot doesn’t get more attention then v1
These bots weren’t around for long bc of the cost needed to produced them in mass. They thought it was a great idea producing them with insanely cheap parts to benefit themselves but instead produced a bunch of unusable, dead bots that are/were a hazardous concern with their terrible wiring and in the common White V2’s case, insanely cheap shell/body parts that yellowed and broke apart easily. And the V1 kinda became the main signature of wowwee. The V2 was much more expansive for parents to buy for their children than the V1 in which the v1 already provided enough entertainment and contentment for younger children to be satisfied with.
@@timsmith7279 They should bring back the V2 with high quality parts and online LLM augmentation, while still keeping the original personality and antics, of course.
I might put a v2 head on a v1 body and see what happens
I recently remembered wanting one of these really badly after seeing the commercial for it on TV. I specifically remember the commercial ending with the robot saying "who's your daddy!" I had no idea what that was supposed to mean, but it did sound cool. My parents got me a Roboquad instead, which was still cool, but the Robosapien was always the one I really wanted.
It's too bad that I'm now learning I might never live out my childhood fantasy, if the build quality on these aren't that great (I am not a handyman!) and new in box Robosapien V2s are selling for $500+ on eBay. Hopefully someday I'll get my hands on a working one!
Who's your daddY? :-D
The way he tracks and pathfinds it SOOOOO similar to my aibo hes constantly clunky as he moves and loses what hes tracking all the while making noise
Robosapian V2 looking thick
I acquired one of these that was sitting in an office on a shelf and has never been used. They never had the remote for it and it still has some of the plastic on it that it was shipped with. It is the exact model in your video. What model of remote do I need for this? Do you have the part number? will any of the remotes work even if it is newer? I think it takes the remote that looks like an xbox remote but they are hard to find. I sew a bunch of the other remotes that look more like a tv remote. will those work?
You can probably search on Ebay for Robosapien V2 remote and you will see it. It does look like a gaming remote somewhat. The Robosapien v1 remote is shaped long and vertical like a tv remote, with more different buttons all labeled. I don't know hoow often they come up for sale but should be cheaper than buying the robot. There are some movements that he can do without the remote, so load your with batteries and see if it is working before looking for a remote.
Yo Tengo Un Robot Igual, Solo Me Hace Falta El Control, Donde Lo Puedo Encontrar?
I see it! (walks clumsily)
Is it true that these along with RS Medias had shoddy wiring?
some of them did, in fact a lot of them. But there were some lucky batches that did not have the wiring problem. The channel called joebeanvideos has a short history of the model 2.
Reminds me of my childhood
crazy how little yellowing there is here
it was the early batches of the white ones that yellowed. THis was one of the later production models. I have a mini-roboreptile that is part yellowed, part not.
He looks cool, but the way he walks is both painful & hilarious to watch.
How is your robosapien v1 doing?
he's fine, but I don't use him much.
I just picked up one of these at a yard sale today. It seemed to work fine for a few minutes. I had it go through the demo at least which worked without issues. But now it keeps saying "brain battery low" and shuts down. I put brand new batteries in twice now and it still says that after only being on for a few minutes. Anyone know how to fix that?????? Thank you !!!
most likely the wiring in the legs has gone bad. Shorting out the batteries. There are a few hobbyists who can fix the wiring for a fee.
Faulty wires in the legs, it needs to be rewired
My robosapien only lasted for 1 month! I took care of it! How did urs live so long?
This one was manufactured later, after some early flaws were fixed. He has had a couple of small repairs, one I did myself, the other by the owner of the Channel Project Nova0.
@@BanjosandRobots i know him
I once had a red v2 it lasted 15 years! but when it was past 15 years it would still power on but the torso would go down and never stop so my dad tried to bend it back but it did not work so my red v2 broke lasted long!
@@fffyazanytflamingo4298 I think I know what was your problem. After your v2 introduced himself, did he immediately bend forward all the way to the point you can hear “cranking” sounds?
@@Officialtheslimer yes and my dad tried to BEND it back and i went to school still hearing the STUPID CRANKING SOUNDS and i think i used part of the body for my v2 that broke and the red v2 that bent is still in my attic i think... i might test it(nah nvm
Boston Dynamics ain't got nothing on 2008 Wowee
dang no idea a v2 existed i have the old one i wonder where the heck it is update: i found him hes very dirty and dusty got no remote tho
geez 3 years ago i just randomly got recomended this vid
@@puncakesop2805oh nice
got a robot currently age 13 turning 14 soon by Christmas names TRI-BOT from when that 1st came out in 2007 but I got him in 2008 but not to say it still works noticed his light won't shut any more
yeah I have tri-bot too. see the gang video from about 10 years back. Wheels last a little better than leg gears.
but hey still got plenty of other toys and games so no need since the CAREL bot came around
but sadly was not able to comment since I have it in gold it was shown in blue and you tune kids already blocked it before
I could've even said it is so good it replaces robo-sapien and got it when I just turned 22
@@BanjosandRobots so the light would not move and he quit working at 15 long years he passed on
TRI-BOT sadly after 15 years it died
which gen is this v2?
not sure what you are asking. But this is a late version V2 bought in 2006.
@@BanjosandRobots ohh. so it's that version of the v2 that can't turn yellow and break
@@fffyazanytflamingo4794 3rd gen white
Is he still working ?
He was when I put him in storage some months ago. Will take him out for his annual Christmas visit any day now!
Mine still works too lol problem is it takes like 100 batteries
use Duracells and Duracells only, they last better.
@@BanjosandRobots the problem isn't the quality of the battery. I meant it requires like 12 batteries that aren't exactly AAA's
@@chrisyeomans5547 6 d batteries and 4 AAA batteries
i wanted him so bad when i was a child :((
I imagine there were a lot of sad kids when so many of them broke so quickly also!
robo-sapien however had to remove his arms because they used such weak motors and cheap springs to such a piece a of junk but the dances are cool and the walks bad when it comes to those sensors had to fix mine myself but it took 4 whole years just to add a new motor because there was too many wires inside
I didn't even try doing it myself. I sent it to one of the hobbyists who advertise repair service.
@@BanjosandRobots understand one is just too much like 400 that's why we'd prefer v1 also mine just died off
Your robot has gone senile
I want one
I wish they would re-issue it with better build quality. It would sell even for a few hundred more.
@@BanjosandRobots but i have 13 robosapien v1s
@@BanjosandRobots unfortunately that’s never going to happen wowee even said themselves, they also hate when people bring up the v2 as they want to forget that they made the v2
Yours is a 3rd gen then lol
Looks like he has trouble walking.
It's the slippery floor. He walked much better (not great) on carpet.
"Too quiet"
^Put that guy in a bowl of water and I'll bet you a quid he says "Too deep"...
my TRI-BOT was 15 it died last year as with the ROBO-SAPIEN blue and ROBO-RAPTOR those blue one's are the same thing making it to where they are not as official as TRI-BOT
I did love V1'S because of the dance but in my opinion I think TRI-BOT was the best one but every time I comment on about it the best one is TRI-BOT he was 15 years ROBO-APEIN blue ROBO-RAPTOR was a waste it last like a day until it broke and ROBO-SAPEIN could last 6 years
THEN THEY always die by turning off on me and they turn back on even with fresh batteries I commented on TRI-BOT but he comments off on me even if all I said it was the best one of all other than mip MIP
so I can explain that here to you ROBO-RAPTOR'S really suck because of the fact they hid the guard mode and never remove it because it always broke ROBO-RAPTOR'S there for it usually last a day as of now
so according to the longest lasting WOWWEE robot it is TRI-BOT and MIP
my TRI-BOT was 15 years old these ROBO-SAPIEN'S broke fairly easily TRI-BOT in red was the best robot and MIP
My family and I had that but sadly it broke.
I hear most of them did. why it is off the market.
Progam
Hello. I have a French version of V2, and I want to make it in English. I have a board that I removed when I did the English version of V2 before, and I think it will be solved if I change it to this. But the main board is completely different from the French version and the English version, so is there a wiring diagram? 🥲