dvice.com - 9/24/2008
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If you've seen a cat chasing a laser pointer dot all over the room, you're already familiar with the concept of this $50 Infrared Tracker Remote Control Car. Point its infrared dot wherever you want to car to go, and it will dutifully follow it anywhere. Well, almost — too bad it only ...
richardsolo.com - 9/24/2008
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richardsolo.com —
"This is the first real innovation in remote
control cars that I've seen in years. At the...
Hong Kong Toy Fair in January, this was the product that got all the interest. Why? Because it is a very clever and new technology, and it works great. Here is ...
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gadgetgrid.com - 9/23/2008
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gadgetgrid.com —
This takes the remote control toy car to
a new level. Unlike RC remote control toy cars,...
this setup simply lets you shine a dot on the floor and the car will follow it. Hmm.. how about a toy dog or cat? The possibilities are limitless. $49 - Infrared ...
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Infrared Tracker Remote Control Car
ohgizmo.com - 9/23/2008
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ohgizmo.com —
By Andrew Liszewski Have you ever watched a
friend drive their dog or cat crazy with a...
laser pointer and wished you could do the same? But you know, without all the responsibility and other downsides of owning a real pet? Enter the Infrared ...
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IR Car Chases Beams of Light Like an Angry Cat [R/c]
Gizmodo —
... and a miniature steering wheel, but this car follows a dot of infrared light wherever you want it to go (similar to a cat chasing a laser). The only catches are that the car doesn't look to read throttle commands and it can only recognize light up to 5 feet away, so you can't point the beam at the top of Mount Rushmore and watch the tiny vehicle dutifully scurry its way up...yet. Running 20 minutes per charge, the complete kit goes for a reasonable $50. [RichardSolo via DVICE]
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Infrared Tracker Remote Control Car follows the light
Coolest Gadgets —
... tracker can sense the laser and go to it.
I have heard that the range on this product isn’t that far, only about five feet. You should be able to purchase it for $50.
Of course, I have something that is a lot less expensive and has a higher range: a cat and a laser pointer. Yeah, baby! I swear, now that is a lot of fun. That Infrared Tracker Remote Control Car just can’t compete with a cat bent on catching a red light that the tabby can never keep.
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