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Plen, created by Systec Akazawa, is a wee robot (stands 9" tall) that can balance itself on a mini skateboard or skate around on its own included roller skates. Plen's 18 joints can be programmed using your computer with included USB cable, or even with your cell phone using bluetooth. Plen can be commanded to do almost anything that you can imagine. Distributed by Plen Japan, it is currently available in the US for $2400. Runs for approximately 25 minutes on a single charge.

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Plen
MSRP $2,000.00
Release date March, 2007
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Versatile. Program it do anything. (Specialties are skating and skateboarding)
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18 degrees of freedom
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Wireless bluetooth connectivity (can be programmed with cell phone)
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Includes programming software
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Expensive
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Company bankrupted, so no more PLENs anytime soon
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Details

  • Degrees of Freedom: 18
  • Height: 228mm
  • Weight: 696g
  • Wireless: Bluetooth
  • Battery: Nickel hydrogen 6V-950mA
  • Gyro Sensors for motion stability
  • Software: PLEN

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• Plen in action (videos)

written by Erik Jan 7, 07

This report was started January 7, 2007 at 12:10 pm by Erik
with the last edit occurring February 6, 2009 at 8:37 pm by Formulka
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1.  avatar Erik said:

Take a look at the "Plen in Action" video article. The second video shows Plen being programmed to do so some pretty cool aerials off of a home made ramp. Plen is a cool cat, for sure.
Jan 07, 2007 12:19pm
2.  avatar Omar said:

When I read the description I was all like "Hellz ya! this thing is sweet! And it's something *I* can buy?!" then I looked down and saw the price. Let's just hope that robots drop in price as quickly as other things like computers, so in a few years we'll all have robot servants for $500.
Jan 07, 2007 3:53pm
3.  avatar Erik said:

Ya, this is definitely way too expensive to justify a purchase for almost everyone. However, it definitely could be a great teaching tool for students. Assignment #1: have Plen do a triple Salchow.
Jan 07, 2007 8:50pm
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April 9, 2007
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Pros

  • Versatile. Program it do anything. (Specialties are skating and skateboarding)
  • 18 degrees of freedom
  • Wireless bluetooth connectivity (can be programmed with cell phone)
  • Includes programming software

Cons

  • Expensive

Comments

"Take a look at the "Plen in Action" video article. The second video shows Plen being programmed to do so some pretty cool aerials off of a home made ramp. Plen is a cool cat, for sure."
"Ya, this is definitely way too expensive to justify a purchase for almost everyone. However, it definitely could be a great teaching tool for students. Assignment #1: have Plen do a triple Salchow."
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  • Company bankrupted, so no more PLENs anytime soon

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