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{{Short description|Toy robot}}

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[[Image:Roboreptile.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A Roboreptile showing remote control and hood.]]

The '''Roboreptile''' is a toy [[robot]] manufactured by [[WowWee]] Ltd. The Roboreptile has infrared and sound [[sensors]], and is able to [[autonomous|autonomously]]ly explore its environment while avoiding obstacles. It can also operate in different modes where it simultatessimulates behaviors of real animals. It is able to rear up on its hind legs and attack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-05-23 |title=RoboReptile – new advanced reptile robot |url=https://newatlas.com/roboreptile-new-advanced-reptile-robot/5664/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=New Atlas |language=en-US}}</ref> Roboreptile was released in [[China]] on the 28 April 2006 and to the rest of the world later that year. It is superficially similar to a [[theropod]] or a [[prosauropod]] dinosaur but being quadrupedal it's better equated to a [[Silesauridae|silesaurid]] or a [[monitor lizard]].

== Features ==

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:#'''Hooded''': he becomes subdued; depending upon human interaction, will either wake up hungry or fall asleep

*Auto shut-off function

== Release Date ==

Roboreptile was released in [[China]] on the 28th of April 2006 and to the rest of the world later that year.

== Robotyrannus ==

Despite its namesake, Robotyrannus is not a robotic version of a [[Tyrannosaurus]]. The Robotyrannus is a variation of the Roboreptile with some [[Aesthetics|cosmetic]] differences: horns on its head and a dorsal fin. It is currently being sold in the UK, Canada and the United States (although in the US it is generically called Roboreptile, despite being the Robotyrannus design). Regardless of the altered appearance, Robotyrannus is functionally identical to the original Roboreptile. It has been a RadioShack exclusive in United States, but the title was RoboReptile.

==References==

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== External links ==

*[http://www.roboreptileonline.com/ WowWee Roboreptile's Official Home on the Web]

*[http://www.robotyrannusonline.com/ WowWee Robotyrannus's Official Home on the Web]

*[http://www.robocommunity.com/category/15/Roboreptile Roboreptile Home] on [http://www.robocommunity.com RoboCommunity] - The official WowWee Robotics user community

*[http://www.robocommunity.com/article/10260/Evolution-of-the-Roboreptile--WowWee-s-Robotic-Lizard-Dinosaur/ Evolution of the Roboreptile] - A pictorial history on the background and development of the Roboreptile.

*[http://www.evosapien.com/robosapien-hack/nocturnal/RoboReptile/ RoboReptile Guide] - An examination of the RoboReptile's internal circuitry.

*[http://www.robotsrule.com/roboreptile/blogger.html Roboreptile Review] - Reviews, news and updates from a Roboreptile owner

*[http://www.robocommunity.com/article/10353/What-is-a-Robotyrannus-/ What is a Robotyrannus?]

*[http://www.robot-toys.org.uk/page/21/RoboReptile.html/ Roboreptile Videos and UK Prices]

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