The BOCCO Robot Messenger : Stay in touch with your friends and family

Tokyo-based firm, Yukai Engineering has developed a robotic messenger named as BOCCO. There are many robots available in the market. Most of them are used to for performing some complex tasks and help in productivity. BOCCO serves a different purpose. BOCCO is s device aimed at kids and people staying away from their family or close ones. The main purpose of the device is to help as a communication medium. It can also help visually impaired and differently abled persons.

BOCCO ROBOTS

On Unboxing the Pack you’ll find:

  • BOCCO
  • Sensor
  • Sensor strap
  • AAA batteries x2
  • AC adapter
  • App Download Information

If you order the “Kickstarter Edition”, you will receive an orange BOCCO, and by ordering the “Custom Edition”, you will receive a BOCCO which has been custom-painted by a Japanese artist.

The robot has a dimension of 90mm x 55mm x 195mm which is roughly the size of a doll. It is easy to hold in one’s hand. This Wi-Fi enabled robot can exchange messages to and from smartphones using the corresponding app on iOS and Android. It uses gestures for a new notification like when a message pops up, it will lit up its eyes and shake its head along with a sound. The nose of BOCCO serves as a volume control.

The robot has buttons – one for recording the voice messages and second playing the audio messages. It has the option to read aloud a text message to the user. BOCCO also includes a motion sensor that can be installed on a door to receive notifications regarding any to and fro activity from the door. The motion sensor is packed with a three-axis acceleration sensor to detect movement along with a BLE module and a powerful  AAA batteries. BOCCO also has Low energy Bluetooth and LED controller equipped in it.

Bocco Robot components :Unboxing

 

 

Technical Details :

Main unit

  • Dimensions: W90 x D55 x H195 millimeters
  • Weight: 220 grams + AC/DC 120 grams
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Power: 100-240V AC adapter (UL/PSE/CE); type A (US/Japan) plug

Motion sensor

  • Power: Two AAA batteries (included)
  • Battery life: one year with normal daily use
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Movement detection by a 3-axis acceleration sensor (mainly for doors, windows, drawers)
  • Dimensions: W34 x D30 x H68 millimeters
  • Weight: 27 grams without batteries; 54 grams with batteries

BOCCO app

  • Chat room: one or more users, one BOCCO, one or more sensors
  • Voice recording
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  • Text-to-speech
  • iOS compatibility: iPhone 5/iPad Retina or later with iOS 8 or later
  • Android compatibility: Android 4.4 or later

The Pricing Info:

  • $199: BOCCO Early Bird Offer
  • $220: BOCCO without Offer
  • $240: BOCCO Kickstarter Edition
  • $1000: BOCCO Custom Edition

Because of its design, it can be a great alternative to smartphone especially to children who can feel it as a toy and enjoy its presence.

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