HOVIS Eco Humanoid Robot

If you've ever wanted your own little humanoid robot to do your bidding, there's a new kid in town you might want to check out. It's called the HOVIS Eco, and it comes from Korea's Dongbu Robot company.

The medium-sized humanoid Eco robot measures about 16.4″ tall by about 7.6″ wide, weighs just under 4 pounds, and has 20 degrees of freedom thanks to a large number of servo actuators. Unlike some humanoid robots, Eco has a friendly, modern look about it that's not freaky or intimidating in any way. In fact, the little robot looks like it would be at home in a science-fiction movie that doesn't involve a dystopian future.

Under its hard and shiny shell, Eco is powered by an Atmega 128 controller, which can be programmed using using bundled graphical editing software, or via a variety of APIs, using C++, Java, Python or the Android SDK. It can also be controlled by wireless remote. It comes with distance and sound sensors, and can be upgraded with an optional gyro sensor as well. The robot even comes packaged in a handy tool case making it easy to maintain and store.

Multi Level Bundle Software Platform

• Advanced

 - URB Script Library
 - Willow Garage ROS possible
 - GOSTAi API
 - C++. JW. MaLab, Python Compatible

• Expert

Android SDK
 - Gingerbread
 - App Development

• Intermediate

Gostai Studio Light

 - Simple Graphic Language

Gostai Studio

 - Advance Graphic
 - Language
 - Script Language
 - URBi Script

• Beginner

DR-sim

 - No Programming Required
 - 3D Simulator

DR-Visual Logic

 - C Language type icon
 - Programming Language

• Flexibility: 20DOF
• Controller: ATmegal 28 MCU
• Battery: 7.4V 3,000mA Li-Po Battery
• Sensor: Distance PSD. Sound Sensors Included Triaxial Gyro (Optional)
• Remote: IR Control Included Zigbee (Optional)
• Software: DR-Stm (3D Motion Simulator), DR-Visual Logic (Task Editor)
• Upgradeable Options
 - Higher Torque DRS-0201 (24kg.cm@7.4V), Emoticon Head Unit
 - HOVIS App Upgrade Kit (3.5'' Mobile Internet Device)
 - HOVIS Genie Upgrade Kit (Omni Directional Wheel, Auto Charging Station)