2001: A Space Odyssey HAL 9000 Prop Replica with Voice Control
Rare and discontinued functional Prop Replica
The perfect gift for any Sci-fi fan
Video Demo: https://youtu.be/L9kCN2oHHbo?si=m5pZQiIwW5LYZ1at
The ThinkGeek Iris 9000 is a retro-themed speakerphone dock designed for smartphones like the iPhone for voice control, styled after the HAL 9000 computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey. It features a, pulsating red LED "eye," a built-in microphone for voice commands up to 50 feet away, and a remote to trigger Siri.
Key Details of the Iris 9000:
Functionality: Designed to act as a desktop speakerphone/controller, allowing users to converse with their phones' voice control from across a room.
- Design: Features aluminum accents and a black, cylindrical design modeled after the 2001: A Space Odyssey AI.
- Compatibility: Designed for the Bluetooth smart phones.
- Features: Includes a small remote for activating Siri, a built-in speaker to amplify responses, and an LED that flashes when Siri talks.
- Power: Powered by an included 120-240V AC adapter.
- The device was released by ThinkGeek as a novelty, "homage" product to bring a sci-fi aesthetic to smartphone voice control.