preface

Since we were young, we have seen all kinds of robots in various science fiction TV movies. The first one was Jiy, the robot in the "Dinosaur Expedition". Maybe many people have never heard the name of this TV; Nadoraemon is much more famous, but it is more like a person than a robot in the impression; And Jarvis, the AI robot in the hero's home of Iron Man; Recently, it became clear that you could own a similar robot? You might say, Oh, that's science fiction, not real. But let me tell you, there is a robot that can stand on two wheels in balance, dance, move things, recognize gestures and do different actions. Is it also very sci-fi? This time it is no longer a sci-fi movie, but a real one. It is a two wheel Bluetooth controlled programmable super cute toy robot launched by WowWee, an American robot manufacturing company: MiP。

Unpacking and appearance

Mip's packaging box is also designed to be tall. There is a skylight in the front to see Mip's face inside. Opening the first layer does not allow you to take out the product. When you open it, you can see whether there is a sense of technology and future. There are basically English explanations and some pictures around. It's really a little difficult for people who have not passed the fourth grade. Fortunately, I saw a sticker on the side. It turns out that such advanced robots are also produced in China, or Dongguan... China is indeed the factory of the world, and everything has been done.

Mip has a set of instructions and quick start guide in both Chinese and English. The accessories are relatively simple. In addition to Mip, it is also equipped with a plate and small accessories like a bracket. Note that the battery shall be purchased separately.

First, let's see the use of that small bracket, which can be inserted behind the robot. Because Mip cannot stand without power, it needs to be supported by this bracket.

The plate is not held up by Mip's arm, but has a button embedded on the stomach. What's the function? You will know later.

The battery is installed in a battery compartment on the back of the robot (four No. 7 batteries). The screws are specially designed. The four screws that fix the battery compartment cannot fall out after being loosened, which prevents the screws from being lost during installation.

Mip looks more nimble after being powered on, especially those two eyes. Although they can't show their expressions, Mip's eyes flash and reveal nimble, which makes you always feel that they are alive.

The balance of the whole robot is based on the two wheels at the bottom. When the robot is balanced, it will keep shaking, just like a wheelbarrow doing acrobatics. We also see that performers actually need shaking to keep balance.

Mip's arm design is a pity. The elbow cannot move, and the arm swing can only be adjusted by people. If the arm can also move slightly, this robot may be more realistic.

Play Mip

Mip has two kinds of play methods, one is to control through the mobile phone APP, the other is to control the robot by clapping or other actions in specific situations. Let's see how the mobile APP plays Mip.

The UI design of the entire APP is still very cartoon and cute. After entering the initial page, you can see two small machines playing volleyball on both sides. In the middle is the Bluetooth address of Mip. If the Bluetooth address is correct, just tick below.

After the connection is successful, it will first enter a driving mode, that is, you can control the driving route of the robot through the left and right buttons on the mobile phone. For example, do you think it's very considerate to send a chocolate or some snacks to your wife who is reading in the study.

Click the robot head in the upper right corner, and 10 different modes will appear below.

Tiny can and dance. Tiny can sets various moods on APP, and Mip will also show different languages and actions with different moods. If "dancing" means ordering songs on the mobile phone through APP, Mip can dance to the rhythm of music.

In the standing mode, the machine gun will appear on the mobile phone APP, but I have never known how to use it? Are there two MIP people playing together?!

If there are two Mips, you can play boxing. Although you can't move your hands, you can control your body to hit with the wheels at your feet. Unfortunately, there is only one Mip, so you can't experience it.

Path is to draw a route on the mobile phone, and Mip will follow the drawn route. Here, we need to draw a larger route. If it is very small, the route will be wrong.

Stacking like a mountain, it is to put the small plates mentioned above on Mip's stomach, and then keep putting things on the plates to see who has put more things. You can compete through APP. This is quite funny. At a certain time, Mip will turn around and shake off the things on the plate when he is under load. Finally, he can make a funny sound. Unfortunately, it is English.

So many people who don't like mobile phones or don't have mobile phones can't play. That's definitely not true. Mip is now defined as a children's toy, so of course you can play without mobile phones. Just adjust one of the wheels, turn it around, and the color on the belly will become better. Different colors indicate different modes.

Blue is the default mode. At this time, you can use gestures to control, clap your hands, or make different movements in front of Mip, and there will be different responses.

Red is smart and brave. It means that the robot will follow you when you lead it down with the back of your hand. If you clap your hands, it will make a sound, but I still don't understand what it means.

But yellow is space walk. In this mode, Mip keeps moving according to the built-in program route.

Dark yellow, mainly when Mip is moving, if you use manual gear, it will turn away, and you can control the direction with your hands.

Light blue is the dancing mode, which will automatically play the built-in music and dance with different music rhythms.

The white gesture no longer means to dodge, but through the gesture, Mip has been following you, so it is called Ruying Follow.

Pink is piled up like a mountain. Like mobile phone control, it can be played better than who builds it or who builds more things.

Finally, I said that people in the city can play. In fact, this robot is called "can play". Of course, some shortcomings have been found, but after all, there is such a fun robot, and the price in Tmall stores is not expensive. If you are interested, or you have a child, this robot is a good enlightenment teacher, and can accompany your children to play together.