First Impressions – RoboMe Review

This version has a descent level of functionality but has some major bugs present. I've tried the app on three devices including iPhone 3GS, 5, & iPad Mini with IOS 6-8. The ability to program in your own sensor response commands is a plus, and the ability to input your own recordings is its most powerful feature. The robot body does have enough sensors to make it function within an environment. Now the cons for the robot body & app. The body The built in voice for the body is grating after a short time and cannot be altered. The modes only appear to work when the iPhone is not installed. The navigation programing is poorly written and the robot often gets stuck. The cable that connects to the iPhone does not appear to hold steady and may disconnect at random. The App The 3GS face does not fit correctly onto the screen but it does work (I actually prefer the face a little more abstract). The text to speech functionality on all devices tested is still broken. Again Roam & Guard modes cannot be engaged via the app. Once the iPhone is added it looses its independent behaviors. The buttons that would normally trigger a mode are now programmable as the other sensors are. If you want to get an idea if this is something you'd like I'd recommend downloading the free app and testing it out. If you don't like the app you will most likely want to pass on the robot body. I'll report more once further testing is completed, including telepresence.
Review by Dore Dormir on RoboMe.