Robovie mR2 with iTouch Heart

The Robovie R2 robot developed by ATR (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute) Intelligent Robotics & Communications Lab now has a baby brother the Robovie mR2.

While being cuter than its older brother  the Robovie mR2 also has an iTouch for a heart. Which allows you to control it and even send updates via a supplied wireless game pad.  Check out the video after the jump

The Robovie mR2 comes equipped with a super compact CCD camera, two microphones and speakers for communication. It’s animated eyes also add to its cuteness and standing only 30 cm high and weighing 2 kg approximately 4.4lb this little robot is perfect for desktop fun.

ATR are still deciding whether to put the little robot into production but you can follow updates via their twitter account.

Via Ubergizmo