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 +About PLEN
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 +## PLEN
 +PLEN is a small, "desktop" robot.
 +It was 25cm tall and weighed 600g which at the time of his launch was the smallest robot of his kind in the world.
 +It did not have a special remote control but could be operated using a normal smartphone and Bluetooth wireless technology.
 +
 +PLEN went on sale in 2006 and two hundred models were made and sold.
 +There are still no other small, humanoid robots that can roller-skate and skateboard like PLEN.
 +
 +
 +## PLEN2
 +PLEN2, the world's first printable open-source humanoid.
 +
 +PLEN2 guides you to the advances technology world and help you grow.
 +Anyone can easily build and personalize it. Owning a PLEN is like having a twin.
 +
 +PLEN2 is a robot kit consisting control boards, servomotors and accessories that you can put together yourself.
 +You do not need any technical knowledge and special tools.
 +What you need to build this robot is just a screwdriver.
 +When you complete it, PLEN2 is approx. 7.87in tall and weighs approx. 21.16oz with 18 joints and it highly maneuverable.
 +
 +3D data for the main components of the robot are provided at free of charge.
 +Thus, using a 3D printer, anyone can customize the data and make their own original parts.
 +
 +The control board of PLEN2 is an Arduino compatible control.
 +Gadget lovers can easily do some programming and add function to PLEN2.
 +
 +Control board for ROS MiddleWareare also lined up.
 +Technical experts and researchers will be able to conduct fully-fledged robot development.
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