Throw a Robot Cupcake Party

Next time your kids (or significant other) begs you for a party, make it a Robot Cupcake gala. Twenty four liners and cupcake toppers are included in the package. Don't forget the robot and rocket ship Party Centerpiece.

Via Robot Party Supplies

Build a Sculpture For Remember Reach

Microsoft has launched Remember Reach for Halo fans. The site allows them to control a giant robot by remote and build a sculpture. A Kuka KR 140, an oversized robotic arm, places points of light. The site is part of the publicity for awareness of the soon-to-be Xbox 360 shooter release of Halo Reach. Help build the monument via Facebook and watch real time as it is being built.

Via Remember Reach

Desktop Robot Assistants

It's a Calculator, message poster and pencil holder, but mostly it is a helpful robot that can hang out on your desk. Available in green, blue or white, this companion will make a fine companion for your Holmes Robot Desk Lamp with adjustable head, body arms and legs and clip-on hands for holding what the Calculator cannot.

Via Robot Calculator

Must Have: Eve USB Hub Interacts

Two years after the release of the movie "Wall-E",
Disney continues to allow licensed products to keep it alive. We found this Eve USB 2.0 Hub with 4 ports that is both Mac and PC compatible. At a size of 2 1/4 x 2 1/8 x 3 1/4," she has adjustable arms, rubberized wheels and her eyes light up when connected.

Via Eve USB Hub

SFpark Automatically Adjusts Charges

It isn't exactly a robot, but any gadget that thinks for itself is good enough for us. San Francisco will be installing smart parking meters that will adjust their prices depending on demand. The prices for SFpark, varying from 25 cents to $6.00, will change once a month and the experiment will take place over a two year period.

Via SFpark

Tweet With Charatter

Charatter could be your new best friend. The blue bear will handle your tweets for you and even moves his mouth. He even has his own Twitter account. Powered by 2 AAA batteries, he will be available in October for ¥2,200 (~$25.00.)

Via Watch (translated)

Robot Cookie Jar

This Robot Cookie Jar was made by Vandor and is based on some of Japan's 50's and 60's designs. The ceramic collectible stands about 8" tall and is supposedly no longer being made. We don't know if that's true, but we think this would be a dandy addition to any kitchen.

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CoCoNatch Mutters on Twitter

Japan is certainly embracing Twitter, where they refer to tweeting as "muttering." The University of Tokyo and Waseda University are developing CoCoNatch, a bot that connects to a computer by USB and responds to incoming messages. In addition, about 20 words can also be recorded by the user. The plan is to sell them en masse this fall for ¥4,000 (~$40.00) or a prototype can be had now for ¥6,000 (~$70.00.)

Via CoCoNatch

Back to School With Robot Lunch Box

Schooltime will be here sooner than you think. Stephen Joseph, designer of toddler chic, created this vinyl Robot Lunch Box. It features an insulated interior, a Velcro strap to hold a drink and can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Via Stephen Joseph

Must Have: Robot Matryoshkas

These six robotic Matryoshkas can nest inside one another or be displayed individually in your fave nook or cranny. They are made with safe ABS plastic and are CPSIA compliant.

Via Matryoshka Madness

Must Have: MC Lars Gigantic Robot Memory Stick

Fans of MC Lars, this 2GB USB Memory Stick is for you. The 3" tall device contains MP3s from the album "This Gigantic Robot Kills," a PDF Digital Booklet and music video "Guitar Hero Hero." It has a handy keychain clip and can be reused when you have had enough of the tunes.

Via MC Lars Memory Stick

Must Have: Electric Robomower

Spring has sprung and the grass has riz so this year get a robot to do the chore. The 28 x 28 x 15" Electric Robomower can move 360º and up a 30º slope. It can be programmed to run automatically or by remote and has a built-in rechargeable battery. The two blades produce a cutting height of 1.6" at a speed of 6000 RPM and the company promises a relatively quiet operation.

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Electric Robomower

Watson to Take on Human Jeopardy Competitors

IBM has been hard at work for the past 3 years developing their latest Question Answering computer. Watson, named after founder Thomas J. Watson, is supposed to duplicate the human brain's ability to understand the meaning of words, know the difference between relevant and irrelevant content and deliver final answers.

The company is so sure of the ability of their computer they are working on an avatar so that it can compete on Jeopardy later this year. The research has gone as far as getting the computer to answer in the form of a question.

Via IBM

Monster Chess Set Made of Legos

Sponsored by Lego, a team of four very talented roboticists put together a Monster Chess set. Made of over 100,000 pieces and guided by Mindstorms NXT technology, the set and 156 sq. ft. board took over a year to complete. The game can be played in various ways, human vs. human, two computers or computer going against human. It can also reinact famous chess matches. Pretty impressive.

Via Team Hassenplug