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View: By latest product added | By earliest product added Below are some of the products OWI INC. has shared with ToyDirectory and TDmonthly.  MSRP: $99.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25140 This product features programming, saving, editing and downloading capabilities via desktop or laptop USB port. It is compatible for both the Robotic Arm Trainer (OWI-007) and the WAO Kranius (OWI-9762). Launch date: April 2008. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $39.95 Age: 13 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25138 With the USB Interface Kit, robot lovers can connect the Robotic Arm Edge to a PC and have real-time manual control of the robotic arm and program the arm to perform a sequence of movements — just like an actual robot on an assembly line. The kit comes complete with a CD, a printed circuit board, a USB cable and accessories, and a detailed instruction manual. Launch date: April 2009. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $11.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Science & Nature ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25137 OWI’s aluminum, non-venomous invertebrate building kit features a Scorpion to be assembled from metal and bendable aluminum parts. The Samurai Scorpion is comprised of two major parts: head and body. The head consists of a pair of eyes, mouth and claws used to capture prey. The body contains eight legs, tail and a curved aculeus (stinger). The kit contains 30 hard and soft pre-punched aluminum parts, seven screws, seven nuts, three springs and assembly tools. Its claws, arms, legs and tail are moveable. Launch date: April 2008. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $11.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Science & Nature ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25136 OWI’s aluminum insect building kit features a praying mantis insect that the owner assembles from metal and bendable aluminum parts. The average size of the scientifically named “stagmomantis carolina” is 3" to 4" in length. Mega Mantis is twice this size, hence its name. Kids can hold it, bend it, and even move its legs, wings, head and fore legs. The kit contains 25 hard and soft pre-punched aluminum parts, seven screws, seven nuts, four metal springs and assembly tools. Launch date: April 2008. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $13.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Eco-Friendly ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25134 Attacking Inch worm has orange, spiky limbs to ward off any predator who seeks to challenge it as a delectable delight. Its initial defensive mechanism may fool intruders for a moment, but still requires a way to heed out of harm’s way. The sun’s rays power this mini solar kit to slither along to safety. The mechanical movements are designed to simulate the movements of its soft-bodied derivative. Because its home is above ground, Attacking Inch Worm has a hard plastic body to protect itself. No batteries or tools are required, and there are less than 50 parts to assemble. Launch date: April 2007. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $13.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Eco-Friendly ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25132 This little green amphibian friend leaps with a joyful sense of freedom using its hind legs and rubber feet. Happy Hopping Frog jiggles its eyes as a dog would wag its tail, acknowledging its love and appreciation to its owner. The tailless, leaping mini solar kit is activated by the power of the sun’s rays; no batteries are required. Happy Hopping Frog is designed for easy assembly with approximately 25 parts, and demonstrates alternative energy principles. Launch date: April 2007. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $10.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Eco-Friendly ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25131 Powered by the sun's rays, this alternative-energy toy car requires no batteries or tools, and contains less than a dozen parts to assemble. Launch date: April 2007. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $13.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Eco-Friendly ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25130 Methodically, eight legs work in harmony to create a ballet style “tippy-toe” movement. Similar to its cousin from Alaska, the Walking King Crab scurries along to safe passage when powered by the sun's rays. Walking King Crab is powered with a mini solar cell (included) and demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries or tools are required; there are 35 parts to assemble. "Because of its entry-level price point, retailers will grow fond of its movements; both off the shelf and after assembly. If a make-it and take-it type product is what you are looking for, this hands-on terrestrial tantalizer will make you the local hero," Craig Morioka, president of OWI Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2007. 8/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $19.95 Age: 7 and up Category: Science & Nature ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22536 Including six different snap-together models, this kit provides children with examples of many uses for solar panel technology. A car, robot dog, hover boat, and other models spring to life when their solar panels are hit by direct sunlight, or the illumination of a 50 watt halogen bulb. Models are compact and light weight, making them easy to take outside and watch as the sun's rays are converted into clean electrical energy. 2/19/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $53.95 Category: Kits ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18254 The robotic arm can be told to grip and un-grip. It features a wrist motion of 120 degrees, an extensive elbow range of 300 degrees, a base rotation of 270 degrees, a base motion of 180 degrees, a vertical reach of 15”, a horizontal reach of 12-3/5” and a lifting capacity of 100 grams. Additional features include a search light design on the gripper and a safety gear audible indicator on all five gear boxes to prevent any potential injury or gear breakage during operation. A five-switch wired controller, five motors and five joints control the robotic arm. The arm measures 9” x 6-3/10” x 15” when assembled. 4/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $11.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Kits ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18253 The kit contains 26 hard and soft pre-punched aluminum parts, four screws, four nuts, seven springs and assembly tools. The beetle measures 4” x 4” x 1-1/2” when assembled, and features moveable wings, legs and horn for more creativity. Other varieties in the bug kits collection include the Samurai Scorpion, the Mega Mantis and the Angelic Butterfly. 4/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $11.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Kits ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18232 The kit contains hard and soft pre-punched aluminum parts, four screws, four nuts, four springs and assembly tools. The butterfly measures 4-1/2” x 5” x 2” when assembled, and features moveable wings and legs for more creativity. Other varieties in the bug kits collection include the Samurai Scorpion, the Mega Mantis and the Rhino Beetle. 4/3/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $15.95 Category: General Toys  Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 16880 The orangutan’s animal-like animation – traversing over ropes, hand-over-hand like a real monkey – is enabled using only solar energy. Only 15 parts need to be assembled. The unit will motivate students to learn about micro-robotics and solar energy. It will also teach students to follow precise visual diagrams. 1/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $15.95 Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16879 The Sonic F1 is the perfect balance of aerodynamics, transmission, speed, and stylish design. It consumes no fossil resources – harnessing just the energy of the sun – making it an educational tool that teaches alternative energy concepts. It comes with ten parts that are easy to assemble and require no tools or batteries. 1/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $17.95 Age: 10 and up Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16878 The ship comes ready with 33 parts, ready for assembly. A docking station is included and no batteries or tools are required. The set motivates students to learn about solar energy, challenges students to be technically precise with miniature parts and teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams. 1/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $13.95 Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16877 The bird features a suction cup that allows it to be secured in direct sunlight and function as a weather indicator. Twelve plastic parts come ready for assembly and no batteries are required. The set teaches students to follow precise visual diagrams and challenges young people to be technically precise with miniature parts. 1/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $17.95 Category: Vehicles - Small Toy ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16876 The car’s power grid system “powers on” when the sun is bright. The set comes with a transport cable, automatic round trip return stoppers, a solar panel and 30 plastic parts to assemble. No batteries are required, making the unit environmentally safe. It challenges young people to be technically precise with miniature parts, follow precise visual diagrams and learn about solar energy. 1/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $9.95 Category: Robotics Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 11694 Eyes jiggle, legs wiggle and antennae sway to-and-fro in the combo tango-jitterbug-Frightened Grasshopper dance. This little kit is an attention-grabber. Pint-sized and powered to pack a punch, this enticing amusing solar bug will capture kids’ hearts while demonstrating an alternative energy principle. No batteries or tools are required, and there are fewer than 10 parts to assemble. This product received a 2007 Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: February 2007. — For promoting the use of solar energy in a hoppin’ way, this cute, little grasshopper received a TDmonthly Innovations 2007 award. It is simple to assemble and reacts immediately when placed under sunlight, clicking its legs across the ground as it rattles around, shivering with fear. 2/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  Age: 8 and up Category: Robotics Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 11247 Let's meet OWI's new Mini Solar Robot and science kits. These frolicking fancies are easy to assemble and demonstrate alternative energy principles. They are simple and friendly, and will put a smile on any child 8 years and up. Happy Hopping Frog, Super Solar Racing Car, Frightened Grasshopper, Walking King Crab, and Attacking Inch Worm fit nicely into OWI's JR Science Series. Besides having jovial names, they have become our premiere entry level product. Because of their entry-level price points, retailers will grow fond of their movements; both off the shelf and after assembly. If a make-it-and-take-it type product is what you are looking for, these hands-on terrestrial tantalizers will make you the local hero. Our research team has found this product to be a distinct liking in educational programs such as after-school, summer and vacation programs. How about science workshops? You betcha! How about one-hour projects? Perfect! Let's show the kids how truly engaging science can be with OWI's new Mini Solar Robot and science kits. 1/25/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $19.95 Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10427 Roly Poly Robot will tumble, fumble, stumble but will find a way to right itself up. The moment you turn it on, Roly Poly will speed away on its two cyclonic wheels. The engineering genius behind this well thought-out machine enables it to get on its ‘feet’ whenever it tumbles and then will continue on its new path of exploration. After assembling one worm gear and less than 20 parts, your mechanical marvel is ready to amuse any household pet. Sounds fun eh? Well, can’t let the fun stop here. Let’s personalize our robot friend. You can add your original work of art (drawing), or picture of your favorite person or pet and put it inside the dome. Wow, that’s a great idea! Discovery and cranial developmental products has enabled OWI to be a premier science kit provider. The kit engages learning about gear structure, battery wiring, switch, and motor principles. Very easy to assemble, this OWIKIT “JR Science Series” robot is ideal for robotic workshops, after-school programs, special events, gifts, science enrichment camps, classroom activities and promotional products market. 12/5/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $84.95 Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10426 The Robotic Arm Trainer teaches the basic robotic sensing and locomotion principles while testing your motor skill as you build and control the arm. You can command this unit with its five switch wired controller with lights to grab, release, lift, lower, rotate wrist, and pivot sideways 350 degrees. After assembly, observe the dynamics of gear mechanisms through the transparent arm. Five motors and five joints allow for flexibility and fun! For educators and home schoolers, you’ll find the robotics technology curriculum and personal computer interface useful tools. It is honored by being selected by The Institute For Childhood Resources as “100 BEST CHILDREN’S PRODUCT”, and “10 BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS”. Also, Robotic Arm Trainer has received the prestigious International award for “Good Design”. Five axes of motion Base to rotate left and right: 350 degrees Shoulder moving range: 120 degrees Elbow moving range: 135 degrees Wrist rotate CW & CCW: 340 degrees Grimmer open & close: 50 mm (2.2 inches) Product Dimensions Maximum length outwards - 360 mm (14.2 inches) Maximum heights upwards - 510 mm (20.1 inches) Maximum Lifting Capacity - 130 g (4.6 oz.) 12/5/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $65.00 Age: 10 and up Category: Science & Nature ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9958 This non-solder robot features a radical walking style, a light sensor beam, and the ability to avoid interference. The SPIDER III judges by the reflection of its light sensor rays whether there are obstacles, and then gives signals in the form of electric pulses to alter the rotating direction of the left side motor. It requires 2 AA batteries and 1 9V battery (not included). OWI “kits incorporate the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion, and guarantee an adventure that’s exciting, challenging, educational and fun,” President Craig Morioka of OWI Inc. told TDmonthly. 11/8/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $35.00 Age: 10 and up Category: Science & Nature ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9957 This non-solder robot in the OWI Beginner Series has a futuristic style and features a touch/sound sensor that prompts it to change direction when it hears a loud noise or comes in contact with an object. It comes with a condenser microphone, a pre-assembled printed circuit board, and an easy-to-assemble mechanical drive, and requires only basic hand tools and two AA batteries (not included). The product was selected by the Children's Institute for Childhood Resources as one of the "100 Best Children's Products" and "10 Best Software/High Tech Products" for 2001. 11/8/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $44.95 Age: 14 and up Category: Science & Nature ToyDirectory Product ID#: 8751 Air Zinger inhales and then blasts out an included ball through its cannon-like loader. Zigging and zagging is no problem with its wired controller. A child can easily make it move forward, backward, left and right. When the propeller is activated to retrieve the ball, it is like watching a largemouth bass inhale its lunch. On command, its special compartment stores the ball and launches it. Quick and easy to assemble, this kit challenges cognitive skills and helps to develop a growing interest in science and robotic creation. 7/26/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $15.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 5974 Knight Invader III is a super racecar that includes mini-construction projects, teaches the basic principles of electricity, gear mechanisms, and demonstrates three different modes of propulsion. This sleek super racer has it all and a little bit more. Knight Invader III can blow a fierce force of air to propel it off the starting line and challenges any contender to try to stay up when it is changed into direct motor drive. When on a mission, it can secretly change its transportation mode to solar power (sold separately). Plus, for the educationally minded guardians, this fireplug kit includes mini construction projects that teach the basic principles of electricity including experiments involving series and parallel circuits and solar energy (sold separately). No tools required for assembly. 12/14/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $57.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 5954 Kabuto Mushi (Rhinoceros Beetle) Robot is an infrared remote controlled robot with caterpillar traction. The infrared remote control handset has 8 channels, each channel controls 4 motors: 2 motors control directional movement: forward, backward, left and right; one motor regulates the elevating position of the claw; lastly, the 4th motor operates the open and close dimension of the claw. Incumbent of its Japanese name "Kabuto Mushi", the Rhinoceros Beetle is tough, durable, powerful, and has the no fear attitude. This easy-to-build kit will provide students, teachers, and hobbyist (with little to no experience), a fun and informative building session. 12/14/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $19.95 Age: 8 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 2651 This robot will tumble, fumble and stumble, but it always finds a way to right itself. The moment kids turn it on, Roly Poly speeds away on its two cyclonic wheels. The engineering genius behind this well-thought-out machine enables it to get on its “feet” whenever it tumbles and then continue on its new path of exploration. After assembling one worm gear and fewer than 20 parts, this mechanical marvel is ready to amuse. Kids can place original artwork or pictures that Roly Poly comes with inside its dome. — Jude LaRene, owner of Seattle’s Izilla Toys, said, “though they are challenging [to put together], they are super fun and educational. — “These are still selling strong, and for a last-minute gift, nothing can beat it,” touted Maxine Golden, assistant manager of Fun, Fun, Fun in Washington, D.C. — Dotty Holden of Toy Rapture in Chicago had been waiting all year to sell these at Christmas. “They’ve done well so far, but I know they’re going to fly off the counter at Christmas. They’re perfect for science-minded kids." 1/12/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 2650 OWI’s research and development team has been stimulating brain cells to create a new category and diversifying its line in a new direction. Their commitment to provide hands-on robotics and science kits remains steadfast. But the demand to design “entry level product” that precedes its “Beginner Experience” kits has been overwhelming. The cocoon has opened and the birth of OWI’s “JR Science Series” has evolved. These easy-to-build kits will provide students, teachers, and hobbyist (with little to no experience), a fun and informative building session. 2005 Top Creative Toy Awards panel has awarded Turbo 3000 with the “2005 Preferred Choice Award”!  MSRP: $34.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Robotics Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 2014 A two-wheeled mini-robot, the Binary Player Robot has its internal program stored on a black-and-white disk that´s user programmed, so it can do tricks and patterns. It's easily assembled with basic hand tools and is both fun and educational. 12/22/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 1606 OWI introduces a self-contained arena for its highly acclaimed OWIKITS. The Robot Rink is an exciting way to “celebrate” and demonstrate students’ robot construction. The individual or multiple robotics interaction arena is lightweight, tough, and classroom tested. Made of a durable, high-density styrene plastic construction. OWI’s Robot Rink is 44 inches in diameter, 3 inches high and will collapse into a compact 8-inch diameter coil for easy storage. The smart-lock joint resists separation, but also allows for multiple rinks to be attached for a mondo robot plaza. It’s perfect for robot experimentation at home, school, museums, and summer camp environments. The mini instructions will provide suggestions for robot applications, such as: single or multiple crash-action robots, tracks inside or outside the Robot Rink , great for avoiding type robots, containment of projectiles, and how about a robot soccer game? Easy to assemble; it’s as simple as uncoiling and connecting the open ends. Voila… Let’s get ready to R O B O T! Suggested Selling Price: $24.95 12/7/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $24.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Electronics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 324 OWI´s Weasel Kit ($24.95, ages 10 and up) gives tomorrow´s robotic engineers a jump on the future. With "see" and "feel" sensors guided by two motors, this duo-sensational vehicle can navigate mazes and follow a black line. The mechanical-minded builder will marvel at the photo-transistors and sonic tracking system. With kits for beginners all the way up to advanced soldering kits, U.S.-based OWI has created a niche all their own. 9/1/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $19.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Electronics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 323 Amaze and surprise your friends with the animal-like animation. There is an condenser microphone, and printed circuit board to control it’s multi-function while walking or climbing. When you think it’s asleep, just cry “Wake Up!” and your robot will immediately start climbing or walking for a pre-set time and reset itself waiting for another command. It’s listening to verbal commands and reacting to a high-pitched sound or vibration. There is a switch to reverse the directional movement. It requires basic hand tools and comes with step-by-step directions and will totally fascinate your child as they learn about sensors, gears, electronics and reasoning. This robot will help build your child’s confidence and is a great product for children ages 10 and up 9/1/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $29.95 Age: 10 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 322 OWI introduces the second generation of its award winning Jungle Robot and is it Quadra-spectacular! As its name indicates, 4 in 1 Robot Kit features 4 different methods of movement: Traversing – hand over hand (Orangutan mode), 2 legged walking (Gorilla mode), 4 legged walking (Centaur mode) and 6 legged walking (Spider mode). Discover the dynamics of animal locomotion. What are the benefits or disadvantages of two or four or six-legged propulsion? Make a connection and differentiate the physical characteristics of stability verses mobility. Simple engineering and basic industrial design are accomplished in its self-stabilizing computations. Enough technical jargon, 4 in 1 Robot will be your friend the moment it arrives. Selected by Creative Child Magazine as "Preffered Choice Award". 9/1/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]  MSRP: $26.97 Age: 10 and up Category: Robotics ToyDirectory Product ID#: 321 The two-wheeled mechanical marvel can be controlled in its sequential mode. Clap your hands or make any other loud sound to control it. For each sound COMET will begin a new action. The sequences of commands are forward, stop, clockwise spin, and stop. Random control allows COMET to make it own movement decisions. Drop in a marking pen in COMET’s pen- holder, and command it to draw. Building, controlling, and drawing make COMET a great hands-on learning experience! MSRP $53.95, Holiday Gift Guide Special Pricing: 9/1/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] |
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