Eric (aka Droid Works) has posted about an exciting new robot called RoboPhilo that is aiming to be under $500.

RoboPhilo was designed by RoboBrothers, Inc. USA and co-developed with the World Models Manufacturing Co. We talked with them and they said they are shooting to have the robot available by the holiday season. There is a gap of mispriced humanoids in the market and RoboPhilo may be the answer many entry level roboticists are looking for. We will get a sneak peak at the robot next month at the iHobby show. We will be sure to bring back some pics and videos for everyone.

Some Stats from the website
Name: RoboPhilo
Height: 13″ (330.2mm)
Weight: 1.2Kg (1200g) with battery
Included:
- PCB unit
- 36KHz controller
- 36KHz receiver
- 6V Ni-MH battery
- 7.2V 1000mA charger
- Graphical motion editor software
- Hanger Stand

Here is the official RoboPhilo website. Information is scarce as of now, so stay tuned for more info during the fall.

Thanks for the heads up Eric!

UPDATE: We now carry the RoboPhilo!

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