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Keen senses. "Alive" Chimpanzee can see, hear and feel in ways that allow him to interact intelligently with you, your family, your guests...and with baffled strangers. His soulful eyes track movements using infrared "radar" vision; his ears have stereoscopic sound sensors; his skin reacts to contact with touch sensors all around. He also boasts "vocal chords" and realistically mimics the authentic sounds of a live chimp — appropriately reflecting his emotions.

Emotional moods. The natural emotional state of your "Alive" Chimpanzee is "Curious" — one of four distinctive moods; his other emotional states include "Happy," "Fearful" and "Feisty."

When he is "Curious," he is primed to react autonomously to sounds, touch and movement and (depending on what he encounters) his mood can change. Make him "Feisty" and he will swing his head quickly from side to side and he'll screech; make him "Happy" and you'll be treated to one of those giant chimp smiles and hear excited whoops.

Autonomous or controlled. The "natural" autonomous mode of "Alive" Chimpanzee can be overridden by the wireless controller. Use the controller in "Program" mode to select whole sequences of action. In "Direct Control" mode, you can communicate specific commands from as far as 30 feet away.

When you leave your chimp, use the controller to put him in "Guard" mode — ready for anything to trip his sensors: When someone enters the room (for example), your "Alive" Chimpanzee will begin whatever series of actions and vocalizations you programmed. Sounds like fun, yes?

"Alive" Chimpanzee is a life-size bust that stands 11" high. He is powered by 4 D batteries or included AC adapter; the controller runs on one 9V battery (order batteries separately). Ages 8 and older. 90-day warranty. Worldwide first edition is available exclusively from The Sharper Image.

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