The good people of Ars Technica have posted a lenghty review of WowWee’s Robosapien v2. Nate Anderson gave the robot toy a test drive and included many videos in its review. This article comes just in time, as I had been wondering if these things are worth their money. His conclusion? It isn’t:

In the short term, there’s a lot to like about the Robosapien. He moves well, he’s funny, and he comes with bowling pins. Unfortunately for many users, this will provide only a few days of entertainment before the robot gets to turn his flashing blue eyes toward the inside of a closet.

There’s simply not enough to do with the robot once you run through his library of stock routines and phrases. This could be a good introduction to robotics for children, especially those who like to tinker and disassemble. For most others, though, this is a toy best left on the shelf.

You should definitely read the full review; the videos are very educating, and Nate tells his findings in detail.