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Disney and Wowwee team up for WALL E robot: related news

Disney and Wowwee team up for WALL-E robot

The robot you see before you isn’t, we’re afraid to say, the return of Short Circuit. But while your disappointment may be crushing, we urge you to pick yourself up and make some time for WALL-E, the star of Disney and Pixar’s new animated blockbuster.

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WowWee Gains License for Fox Sports Robot

WowWee Group Limited, an Optimal Group company has been granted worldwide rights to market the Fox Sports Robot, which appears during NFL on Fox game broadcasts. Through a licensing agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising, a division of 20th Century Fox Television, WowWee, makers of the Robosapien robot, will develop and market robotic figures and electronic accessories based upon the Fox Sports Robot, the recognized and celebrated icon of America's favorite spectator sport. WowWee’s Fox Sports Robot merchandise will launch in 2009.

Disney, Google Link On Google Earth Tour

Burbank-based Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced this morning that it has linked with Google's 3D mapping software, Google Earth, to allow Google Earth users and Disney guests to tour the firm's Walt Disney World Resort in 3D. According to Disney, it will offer virtual, 3D tours of all of Disney World's four theme parks, hotels, and resorts, and will include links to Disney's online travel planning tours. Financial details of the collaboration were not disclosed. Disney said the effort included eight photographers working for 10 days to shoot all of the visible surfaces of Walt Disney World, including every building facade, using over 100,000 photos to create the 3D models that populate the virtual tour.

WowWee Kicks-Off Agreement With Twentieth Century Fox Granted Worldwide Rights to FOX Sports Robot License

WowWee Group Limited, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ:OPMR), today announced that it has been granted worldwide rights to market the FOX Sports Robot, which appears during NFL on FOX game broadcasts. Through a licensing agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising, a division of 20th Century Fox Television, WowWee will develop and market robotic figures and electronic accessories based upon the FOX Sports Robot, the recognized and celebrated icon of America's favorite spectator sport. WowWee's FOX Sports Robot merchandise will launch in 2009.

Disney and Thinkway team up for WALL-E robot

The robot you see before you isn’t, we’re afraid to say, the return of Short Circuit. But while your disappointment may be crushing, we urge you to pick yourself up and make some time for WALL-E, the star of Disney and Pixar’s new animated blockbuster.

Disney and Google Earth Role Out Online 3D Theme Park

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Disney Interactive Studios Launch Virtual World For Nintendo DS

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JWL Media Releases Disney Tomorrowland Classics DVD

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Stunningly Realistic Interactive Disney World Coming To Google Earth

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Disney Marks Entry into Robotic Toy Market with New Line of Programmable Toy RobotsDisney Consumer Products launches first line of robotics toys with programmable robots. Pictured is the Ultimate WALL-E inspired by the adorable robot from the Disney/

Disney Consumer Products Collaborates with Pixar, Thinkway Toys and WowWee to Develop Robotic Toys That Talk, Dance, Fly, Respond to Commands, Feature Motion Tracking and More

Photo, Video: 'Wall-E' Robot Love Story Disney, NASA 'Teaching Tool'

Wall-E the love robot introduced himself to the world at a special screening of his new film 'Wall-E' by rolling down the red carpet at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, reports AP.

Robot Provides Versatility in Diverse Coating Applications - Posted 5/6/08

The high-speed EPX2050 robot from Motoman is designed to provide versatility and superior performance. The six-axis robot can be used for painting contoured parts such automotive car bodies and plastic component parts, agricultural equipment and aerospace parts. The robot features a Factory Mutual (FM) Class 1, Div. 1 intrinsically safe (explosion-proof) rating for use in hazardous environments. It has a 15 kg (33.1-lb) payload capacity, 2,054 mm (80.9”) reach, and ±0.5 mm (±0.02”) repeatability. The compact, highly flexible robot can be floor-, wall- or ceiling-mounted to provide layout flexibility. The robot is available with a hollow wrist that has a 50 mm (1.97”) diameter. A hollow wrist facilitates the mounting of spray equipment and interference between the hoses and parts/fixtures is avoided, ensuring optimum cycle time and

WowWee Kicks-Off Agreement With Twentieth Century Fox

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwire - May 28, 2008) - WowWee Group Limited, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ:OPMR), today announced that it has been granted worldwide rights to market the FOX Sports Robot, which appears during NFL on FOX game broadcasts. Through a licensing agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising, a division of 20th Century Fox Television, WowWee will develop and market robotic figures and electronic accessories based upon the FOX Sports Robot, the recognized and celebrated icon of America's favorite spectator sport. WowWee's FOX Sports Robot merchandise will launch in 2009.

WowWee Kicks-Off Agreement With Twentieth Century Fox

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwire - May 28, 2008) - WowWee Group Limited, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ:OPMR - News), today announced that it has been granted worldwide rights to market the FOX Sports Robot, which appears during NFL on FOX game broadcasts. Through a licensing agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising, a division of 20th Century Fox Television, WowWee will develop and market robotic figures and electronic accessories based upon the FOX Sports Robot, the recognized and celebrated icon of America's favorite spectator sport. WowWee's FOX Sports Robot merchandise will launch in 2009.

Palletizing robot

The intelligent M-410iB palletizing robot is the co.'s latest-generation robot designed for precise, high-speed and heavy-payload case and bag palletizing and depalletizing, layer handling, press tending, machine load/unload and parts transfer. The robot is a four-axes, modular system, with an electric servo drive and an integrated mechanical and control unit that maximizes the robot's performance and makes it ideal for limited floor space, the co. says. The robot can handle cases or bags weighing 100-kg at rates of 20 cycles/min for cases and 28 cycles/min for bags. In addition, with a maximum reach of 3,143-mm, the robot's large work envelope enables it to service multiple lines at one time. Available options include row and layer end-of-arm tooling for higher throughput applications and fork grippers for handling bags, trays, pails or

Survivor Buddy, a Friendly Robot Rescuer

Roland Piquepaille writes "The St. Petersburg Times, Florida, reports that a well-known robot designer, Robin Murphy, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), 'plans to add a heart to robot rescuers.' As says USF, the goal is to develop 'a robot that will be a companion to a person who may be trapped after a car crash or in building ruins following an earthquake, or someone pinned down by sniper fire.' As said Murphy, 'robots can provide not only a sense of being a 'buddy' by playing soothing music or providing other entertainment, the robot also can be the audio and video link between survivor and family.' Murphy will develop this robot with some money coming from Microsoft. But read more for additional references and a picture of Murphy with her robot rescuers.

Disneyland Resort Welcomes Performs From Seoul, Korea, For The 2008 Cultural Arts Showcase

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Mt. Rushmore Comes to Venice Beach To Celebrate Launch of National Treasure 2 DVD

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Bot’s Entertainment—Robosapien Toy Headed for Big Screen

WowWee Group Limited, an Optimal Group company, has concluded an agreement that would give the producing team of Avi Arad (Arad Productions) and Steven Paul (Crystal Sky Pictures) the right to produce a feature-length motion picture inspired by WowWee's Robosapien robot. In collaboration with WowWee, Arad has developed the lead character for the film from graphic designs created by WowWee and Arad. The Robosapien robot is the recipient of over 30 national and international toy awards and recognitions.

New from WowWee: the most sophisticated robot toys yet!

In recent years, toy robots have become popular playthings for kids and kids-at-heart alike. Thanks to recent developments in robotics and computer technology, they are almost like having a living, breathing pet (albeit it a slightly deranged one). WowWee is one of the leading manufacturers of robot-centric toys, with something to suit all tastes and ages. Its new generation of mechanical companions includes innovative creations that walk, talk, crawl, fly and, err, purr. For an inside look at some of the latest models off the robot assembly line, check out the following slideshow. The Tri-Bot is the latest member of WowWees popular Robosapien series of robotic companions. Like its stable mate, Mr Personality, the Tri-Bot has been designed with fun and charisma in mind.

Incheon to Open Robot Land in 2012

Incheon has been going all-out to open its long-cherished plans to launch Robot Land in 2012. "At present, there is no particular problem to build Robot Land, the first of its kind in the world. We plan to establish a special purpose company (SPC) in October this year centering on companies that submitted a document promising investment to the city," Eugene Jun, director of the Robot Land Planning T/F Team, Incheon Metropolitan City, said. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy picked Incheon and Masan as the preliminary bidders for construction of Robot Land in November last year after screening 10 bidders. It selected Incheon as No. 1 preliminary bidder and Masan in South Gyeongsang Province as No 2 bidder.

Disney Interactive ships WALL-E game

WALL-E, the video game based on the upcoming Disney-Pixar film, has shipped into retail outlets throughout North America for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, PC, Mac and mobile phones. Developed by Heavy Iron Studios, the game will also be made available in more than 69 countries including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia over the coming months. WALL-E is rated E for everyone and retails for under fifty dollars.

Survivor Buddy, a friendly robot rescuer

The St. Petersburg Times, Florida, reports that a well-known robot designer, Robin Murphy, a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), ‘plans to add a heart to robot rescuers.’ As says USF, the goal is to develop ‘a robot that will be a companion to a person who may be trapped after a car crash or in building ruins following an earthquake, or someone pinned down by sniper fire.’ As said Murphy, ‘robots can provide not only a sense of being a ‘buddy’ by playing soothing music or providing other entertainment, the robot also can be the audio and video link between survivor and family.’ Murphy will develop this robot with some money coming from Microsoft. But read more…

Disney Interactive Studios Announces the Whimsical Arrival of Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS(TM) This Holiday

BURBANK, Calif. - Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS™ will be available nationwide this 2008 holiday season. For the first time on the handheld platform, fans of Disney Fairies and beloved Tinke


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