Hi guys, long time lurker, first-time poster. I saw the email this morning regarding $150 discount on the Anki Vector, then also noticed it wasn't listed on the Wicked Wednesday Post either, so I figured I'd share this. I've been looking at one of these to mess around with since they were announced on Kickstarter, as the coding library is pretty fleshed out and I want something on the desk at work to troll some of my co-workers with. Unfortunately, the early bird didn't ship outside of US, and the RRP was quite high in Australia. Only until Amazon USA started shipping to AU could you get them at around this price. I figured for a local warranty and easy collection that if you'd been considering one, this would be a good price.
Standard price is $449, cheapest I can find for Au stock online is $430 from Hobby Warehouse.
Edit - Amazon also has it for $299 with free delivery, plus 5% cash rewards. Thanks to MJ1
Key features:
Alive with personality.
Vector is no ordinary home robot. Packed with technology that brings him to life, he’s curious and attentive. He reacts to sound, sight, and touch and is excited to see you when you come home.Always happy to help.
Vector is a helpful character who is eager to accommodate your requests and answer your questions. He’ll time dinner, take photos for you, and more.Independent and alert.
Vector is happiest with you, but he can take care of himself and hang out on his own. He self-charges, navigates around objects, and avoids edges.Smart and getting smarter.
Stay tuned for more skills and capabilities to come. Vector is continually learning and cloud connected for updates to bring exciting new features for your home.How can Vector help?
Vector will show you the weather, take photos for you, time dinner, play blackjack, and more skills are coming. Also, Vector is knowledgeable on a variety of topics. To ask Vector a question, simply say, “Hey Vector” followed by >“I have a question,” and he’ll get to work on an answer. Here is a sample of the things you can ask him:
Looks fun.