HOVIS Eco Plus - 20 DOF Humanoid Robot

The HOVIS Eco Plus, an upgraded version of the Hovis Eco, is a 20DOF humanoid robot kit. It's now discontinued, and we recommend our best - selling robot kits as a great alternative. This robot kit comes with eye - catching full - body covers, allowing you to build a more human - like robot. It's the second project based on the basic HOVIS Lite, using more actuators and those appealing full - body covers. It's an excellent starting point to create the ultimate ubiquitous robot, the HOVIS Genie or HOVIS App. With a gyro/accelerometer sensor as a basic accessory and an emotion head LED unit with a head touch sensor, your robot can express various emotions and achieve human - robot interaction (HRI). Suitable for beginners to experts, the Hovis Eco Plus can be programmed with different software, including DR - Sim, DR - Visual Logic, MS Robotics Developer Studio, DR - C, Visual Studio, and AVR Studio. Key features include a robot kit for all skill levels, a brilliant 20 DOF full - body humanoid design, colorful head LEDs, a hand tact switch, a head touch sensor, and a gyro/accelerometer sensor. Bundle software includes DR - Sim (3D Simulator) and DR - Visual Logic (Graphical Task Editor). Specifications cover 20 units of HerkuleX DRS - 0101 Smart Servo Motor, a full - body case, colorful head LEDs, an Atmega 128 microcontroller, a 7.4V 3000mAH Li - Po battery pack, an infrared distance sensor, a tact switch hand unit, a gyro/accelerometer sensor, an IR remote control, and an optional ZigBee (sold separately). Free software and compatibility with DRS - 0201 are also included. The robot has dimensions of 418(H) x 194mm(W) 112mm(D) and weighs 1,800g. Documents include product support website access and a HOVIS Lite review by Robot Magazine. The shipping list contains one HOVIS Eco Plus Humanoid Robot Kit.

Using the HOVIS Eco Plus Humanoid Robot is a fun experience. First, assemble the robot according to the instructions in the manual available on the product support website. Make sure to handle the 20 HerkuleX DRS - 0101 Smart Servo Motors carefully during assembly. Once assembled, you can start programming it. For beginners, the provided DR - Sim (3D Simulator) and DR - Visual Logic (Graphical Task Editor) are great tools. As you get more experienced, you can use other software like MS Robotics Developer Studio. When using the robot, keep it away from water and extreme temperatures. The 7.4V 3000mAH Li - Po battery pack should be charged properly following the battery's safety guidelines. After each use, turn off the robot and store it in a dry place. Periodically check the sensors and the full - body case for any signs of damage. If you want to use the optional ZigBee, purchase it separately and follow the installation instructions. Enjoy creating amazing robot experiences with your HOVIS Eco Plus!