Romo was demonstrating its eponymous iOS device controlled robot. The Romo is a small track-wheeled toy that docks an iPhone or iPod touch and with a companion iOS app can then perform tasks such as detecting motion, moving around a room or house, following other objects, and more.
Pre-defined modules allow Romo to respond to a user’s face, and play chase, among other games and tasks, however behaviours are completely customizable from within the app allowing users to create their own “programs” without actually having to write a line of code. A Telepresence feature also allows the user to control a Romo with two-way video and audio from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Romo is available in both Dock Connector and Lightning connector versions and supports the iPhone 4 and later models and fourth- and fifth-generation iPod touch, with an iPhone 4S or later required for Romo’s Telepresence feature.
Romo incorporates a 2000 mAh NiMH battery, providing two hours of constant play on a single charge, and can be recharged from any powered USB outlet.
