If you can get past the blue skin and weird hair, having your own avatar seems like not so bad of an idea. Remotely controlling a version of yourself has it’s perks and ever since Avatar came out, I’ve been jonzing for a similar experience – sans the jungle wildlife.
Technology is just another word for grown-up toys, and for those blessed with a Peter-Pan complex, the era we find ourselves in is filled with a cornucopia of gadgets and playthings we adults can buy, though they are often disguised as useful technologies. Whatever it takes, I say.
WowWee has hit the sweet spot with their latest gadget. It may look like a remote-controlled car, but this little demon isn’t for chasing the cat around. It’s for serious business.
This ain’t no avatar, but it’s close enough. Be in two places at once with this advanced piece of tech. WowWee’s Rovio streams live video and audio over Wi-Fi which you can check from anywhere or any Internet connected device. Be it PC, MAC or smartphone, you’ll never have to wonder what’s going on at home when you’re not there.
You can have Rovio’s head-mounted moveable camera up and running in no time with it’s easy setup and auto-detection. Waypoints will allow Rovio to navigate your home all on it’s own, but you can also control it remotely. When you’re done, have it return home to its charging dock with a click of a mouse.
Rovio comes equipped with 3 omni-directional wheels to help it navigate. Its VGA camera and built-in LED headlight allows you to guide it if you choose to take control. Patrol your property and even communicate with others from a distance using the pre-installed 2-way microphone.
If you’re willing to cough up $499.99, Rovio can be yours today. Or maybe you’d like to get it for a friend. It’s a great holiday gift for that paranoid tech-enthusiast your sister married.
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