There's nothing like a playful break at the CES show floor, and best of all, you can soon play with the WowWee Joebot, Roborover and Spyball too.
WowWee Spyball
 The Wowwee Spyball is a remote controlled ball with a spy camera built in. Like the company's earlier Rovio Wi-Fi enabled, remote controlled camera, the Spyball will broadcast video over the internet, or it can also set up an Ad hoc connection via any Wi-Fi-enabled device including a PC, laptop, video game console or even a cell phone. The camera on the roving ball hides during play, then pops out with a stabilizing wheel-foot to film video. Wowwee is really playing up the "spying on your kid sister" angle for this product, so we're sure that chaos will ensue.
WowWee Joebot
 The WowWee Joebot is an interactive buddy with a sense of humor and rhythm. If you tap out a beat, the Joebot can repeat it while grooving along. The Joebot avoids obstacles via infrared sensors and detects if he falls over with tilt sensors. Sound sensors and voice command control lets the Joebot respond to the owner's key phrases, and he can also be controlled by his responsive hands or by the Robosapien robot's remote controller. Various modes can also be activated, including Wandering, Patrol, Talk, Guard and Battle modes. If there's nothing on TV, you can simply challenge the Joebot to a "duel" using your Infrared TV remote controller. The Joebot's Battle mode will then be activated, making him wander freely while tracking and blasting objects with his hand LEDs.
WowWee Roborover
The Roborover robot is operated via remote control and features poseable arms, head and waist. A "Follow Me" homing function will trigger the Roborover to search for you, and sensor-based LED headlights will automatically turn on if it's dark. Content-wise, the Roborover features various spoken content and driving-based games. Like the Joebot, the Roborover boasts infrared sensors for obstacle avoidance, and tilt sensors allowing him to perceive when he has fallen over. The trick to have your new robotic friend treat you nicely? Play with him, and he'll grow to become more confident.
Philip Berne and Mike Perlman contributed to this CES 2009 story.
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