Rovio is a

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enabled robot manufactured by

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which lets its user view what the robot's webcam sees from anywhere in the world. It can be accessed and controlled via an internet connection from any PC, Mac,

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or PSP. The Rovio uses a

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for omnidirectional motion.

References

External links

Rovio page from WowWee web site

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