VIA Arena has published a new interview with Tom Burick of White Box Robotics on the highly anticipated 914 PC BOT (no, it’s not here yet). We first reported on these amazingly cool-looking but unobtainable robots back in 2004 when they were targeted to sell for $599-699 and would be available in the summer of 2004. Since then the price has climbed to $1199-1699 depending on the configuration. A few prototypes exist and at least one was reviewed in 2005. White Box started taking orders in May 2005 but still hasn’t shipped any robots. They issued a public letter about the latest delays in December 2005. A White Box rep claims a limited number of robots will be delivered this May but also says “real manufacturing is planned to start in calendar Q4 [of 2006]”. These are still very cool looking bots so I hope Tom really does manage to deliver some product this time. For the latest news on White Box Robotics, check the 914 PC BOTS Community site.
White Box Robotics 914 PC BOT Update
