Nikko R2-D2 Robot Replica Launched in Japan

Nikko R2-D2 Robot Replica After the MIO, Japanese will see one more robot in the market. The cute Star Wars robot R2-D2 replica was announced by a company called Nikko on Thursday.

The new Nikko R2-D2 robot replica incorporates DVD player with integrated LCD projector. The projector is a DLP with XGA resolution, 1500 lumens and 1800:1 contrast ratio. Also, an iPod dock and memory card reader is integrated into this device.

Thanks to a Falcon Millennium shaped remote that users can actually let the robot roam around the room.

Nikko also offers a light saber shaped wireless video camera as an accessory for the R2-D2 replica.

The most exciting part is that the Star Wars gadget can also be used as a Skype phone and as remote control for the R2-D2.

Weighing in at 8kg, the Nikko R2-D2 Replica will be available in Japanese market at the price of 388000 Yen (around 1,27,700 INR). There is high possibility of Nikko launching this robot out side Japan, as it is a multi national company.


Posted on 29 June, 2007 By Feature Editor
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