BERO, Be The Robot

BERO (nickname Be the Robot) from Reality Robotics is a multi motor, wireless, animated mobile robot and toy platform that features an advanced internal operating system for communicating through an app with an Android or iOS smartphone through Bluetooth.

He's open-source, which means you can do anything you want with him, but like a good minion, he comes pre-programmed to drive around, move his arms and head, play back sound files, dance to music, and react to smart device notifications. BERO is compatible with any Bluetooth 2.0-enabled smart device, so iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and a BERO app for easier programming exists for both iOS and Android. 

Product Specifications

• Bluetooth-controlled, open-source robot
• Tank-style caterpillar tracks
• Compatible with iPhones, iPads, Android - any Bluetooth 2.0-enabled smart device
• Comes pre-programmed to drive around, move arms and head, play back sound files, dance to music, and react to smart device notifications
• Micro gearbox motors including:
  • Left track motion drive for moving around
  • Right track motion drive for moving around
  • Left arm with analog position sensor
  • Right arm with analog position sensor
  • Head turning left and right with analog position sensor
• 6 LEDs in the eyes
• 2 LEDs for the headphones (can light up to music)
• Infrared optical navigation system for autonomous navigation (2 IR transmitters, 1 IR receiver - detection range 3" - 5")
• Battery: 500mAh LiPo rechargeable (3-5 hours of normal use, charges via mini USB port)
• Onboard advanced system on a chip (SOC) with up dateable firmware stored in onboard flash memory for taking care of low level program routines
• SD Card slot for program low level program routine updates and for storing motion tables and program instructions
• Onboard speaker
• Dimensions: 4" tall (10.2 cm)

Reality Robotics website: http://realityrobotics.com

BERO: http://realityrobotics.com/bero-a-programmable-robotic-toy-platform-by-reality-robotics