Shopping Cart 0 items
log in register
Today's Deals Forum Desktop Site
All Categories
Featured
Brands
Development
Sensors
Tools
Miscellaneous
Components
E-Textiles
Robotics
Wireless & IoT
Audio

Creative Commons images are CC BY 2.0

Favorited Favorite 0
Wish List

MiP Robotic Platform - Black/Silver

The MiP Robotic Platform is the first self-balancing robot that you get to control and play games with. The MiP can drive, dance, plays games, battle with other MiPs, respond to simple hand motions and can be remotely controlled by a compatible iOS or Android device. Thanks to a suite of motion and sound sensors and WowWee's own GESTURESENSE™ technology, MiP will respond to the simple swipe of a hand: just swipe in any direction, and MiP will follow. You can even program up to 50 hand swipes in a row, clap twice, and MiP will play it back!

Each MiP has 7 pre-programmed "modes" that can be selected by spinning one of it's wheels each with its own corresponding color that lights up on MiP's chest. These modes include: MiP Default (Blue), Stack (Pink), Cage (White), Tricks (Red), Roam (Yellow), Dance (Turquoise), and Tracking (Orange). Additionally, the MiP is equipped with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connectivity and can interact wirelessly with most new iOS and Android mobile devices (check in the Documents section below for a complete list of compatible devices). While using the MiP App, you can access an even wider range of behaviors, moods, games, or even have your new robotic best friend dance to songs on your device!

Note: The MiP Robotic Platform requires 4x AAA batteries (not included) and is intended for ages 8 and up.

  • 1x MiP Robotic Platform (Black & Silver)
  • 1x Tray
  • 1x Display Stand
  • 1x Tray Sticker Sheet
  • 1x User Manual

MiP Robotic Platform - Black/Silver Product Help and Resources

Core Skill: Robotics

This skill concerns mechanical and robotics knowledge. You may need to know how mechanical parts interact, how motors work, or how to use motor drivers and controllers.

1 Robotics

Skill Level: Noob - You will be required to put together a robotics kit. Necessary parts are included and steps will be easy to follow. You also might encounter basic robotics components like bearings, mounts, or other hardware and need a general idea of how it goes together.
See all skill levels

Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping

If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.

1 Electrical Prototyping

Skill Level: Noob - You don't need to reference a datasheet, but you will need to know basic power requirements.
See all skill levels

Comments

Looking for answers to technical questions?

We welcome your comments and suggestions below. However, if you are looking for solutions to technical questions please see our Technical Assistance page.

  • iLIKEcomputers / about 10 years ago / 2

    I mean the zoomer dinosaur is pretty cool too....

  • vlimit / about 10 years ago * / 1

    Python interface for controlling MIP on Linux: https://github.com/vlimit/mip

    Wowwee have released some documentation about the BLE protocol: https://github.com/WowWeeLabs/MiP-BLE-Protocol/blob/master/MiP-Protocol.md

    2 x 750mAh lipo MIP mod here: https://hackaday.io/project/3316-putting-lipos-into-your-mip-robot

    The MIP is a pretty amazing bit of kit. Incredibly hackable.

  • Beelzebot / about 10 years ago / 1

    There are only 12 Cylon models..

  • rocketdawg / about 10 years ago / 1

    When will you offer the BeagleMIP?

  • NastyOlHermit / about 10 years ago / 1

    MiP is NOT completely Android compatible. Wowweezone needs to list the devices they actually tested for compatibility. The Kindle Fire is an Android device and as usual the app puked on install.

    • Member #525619 / about 10 years ago / 1

      The Fire is merely "based" on Android. Amazon/Lab126 forked off the AOSP and build their own ecosystem around it. It's a headache to develop for if you attempt to do anything remotely Google (maps, game, GCM, etc) related.

    • One Chris Two Chris Red Chris Blue Chris / about 10 years ago / 1

      I believe that is what the Device Compatibility list is for. You can find it in the Documents section on this page which links to WowWee's site. :)

      • NastyOlHermit / about 10 years ago / 1

        Yeah I saw that after I posted my comment. Derp. Still, it's frustrating to read "Android Compatible" and know that it isn't. You must have also noticed the Apple products were well represented in the compatibility list. Along with the non apple devices seemingly added as an after thought.

  • Member #534973 / about 10 years ago * / 1

    This looks like a really fun robot for my kids. Questions...

    The wowweezone.com/kb/faq.php?id=24 web page says

    There will also be a rechargeable version available in the fall 2014

    Is it correct to assume that this version (being sold by SparkFun as of Sept 2014) is not the rechargeable version?

    Also, I have young kids. I'm going to post a question on the wowweezone.com website asking if there's any "avoid falling down stairs" mode, even (especially) if someone is driving the robot manually using an iPhone (question posted, ticket # 480879)

Customer Reviews

No reviews yet.