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Celebrity Robots

Interactive Elvis Bust

— June 26, 2008 — Tech
The King has been reincarnated, this time as a lifelike, singing and talking robot. WowWee has used motion capture to recreate the expressions of the best selling solo artist in U.S. history. The Robot sports a leather jacket styled from the 68 Comeback Special.

The Elvis robot animates autonomously, tracks movement using infrared sensors and makes the occasional famous Elvis remark. You can also switch modes and let Elvis sing a single for you, plugin the mike and you can sing along with Elvis.

Plugin the Song and Monologue Cartridge #1 and Elvis comes alive, recounting 37 monologues about his life and singing eight of his best loved songs, including: Thats All Right, Jailhouse Rock and Blue Suede Shoes.

And last but not the least, you can plug in your iPod on Elvis's back and you get a high quality speaker system.
Trend Themes
1. Motion Capture Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying motion capture technology to create lifelike robots of iconic celebrities, providing interactive and engaging experiences for fans.
2. Autonomous Robots - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing autonomous robots that can track movement and interact with users, enhancing the level of immersion and realism in human-robot interactions.
3. Personalized Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating personal devices, such as iPods, with robots to create personalized entertainment experiences, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music and interact with their favorite celebrities.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining robotics and entertainment to create new and interactive consumer electronics products that appeal to fans and enthusiasts.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging lifelike robots and advanced technology to revolutionize the entertainment industry, offering unique and immersive experiences for audiences.
3. Toys and Games - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating the toy and game industry by introducing lifelike robot companions that can entertain and engage children and adults alike.
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