Robotic Toys
Robotic toys are becoming more advanced with a lot more movable components, programming and engineering that could effortlessly be used in real world applications and lifelike movement.
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A robotic toy today can respond, receive and perform commands, attempt to communicate and entertain our kids. These toys are marvels of robotic toy history as they are inexpensive and accessible to most families.
The features of modern robotics in toys are exemplified by the level of entertainment they can supply for children. Obviously, consumer robots are very powerful, but are not designed to carry large work loads and perform really specific tasks such as industrial robots do.
The future for toy robotics seems to be limitless. There are numerous ways that the robot toys industry can take their ideas. The most common theme would be to make them more humanoid and interactive. Another route is to make them more animalistic as pets or companions. This allows even those who are allergic to own a pet which can interact and show intelligence like some of the world's most intelligent species. Producing robotic toys with the ability to speak or communicate while recognizing and executing complex functions are great suggestions for the near future of robotic toys. Robots toys that you build yourself with items for example the Lego Mindstorm Robotics kits will surely be improved upon.
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D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur
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Ultra-fierce and unbelievably fun, the D-REX Interactive Dinosaur is a cool, prehistoric creature with a personality all his own. Designed to keep kids eight and up entertained for days, this robotic D-REX moves, roars, and responds to your child's voice and touch. A bone-shaped controller even lets you "train" him as a guard dinosaur or an attack pet.

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Erector Spykee Spy Robot
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Spykee The Spy Robot takes interactive Erector sets beyond the limits of kids' imagination. This latest build-your-own Erector set from Nikko America does everything from play digital music to guard a home or business.

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FurReal Friends
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FurReal Friends from Hasbro have taken the market by storm! Who can resist these ultra cute puppies, kittens and bear cubs which respond to touch and simple commands! In addition to the latest offerings from Hasbro, the LuvCubs, there are several other types of Furreal pets available online today. Pick up your FurReal Friend today while supplies last.

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HexBugs
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Once switched on, Hexbug will move forward with a classic alternating tripod gait. If an obstruction touches either of the antennae, or if it detects a loud sound it will back up to the left and then continue forward. The name Hexbug however has more to do with the shape of the packaging it is sold in than the number of legs it has.

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iDog
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The iDog reacts to music from an external source, such as an MP3 player. It features seven flashing LED lights on its face and has the ability to 'dance' to the beat of the music. It also has a number of switches on its nose, head and tail which allow it to react to user input. It has various emotions that provide different color patterns on its LED lights. Made famous for multi-colored lights.

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Lego NXT Mindstorm 2.0
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Take LEGO to the next level with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with a microcomputer brick and intuitive programming software, this building kit enables you to construct robots that see, speak, feel, and move.

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Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck
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Mattel's Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck is an interactive dump truck designed for children ages three and older. Talking, driving, lifting, dumping, and even dancing, this toy dump truck is a boy's robotic companion. Speaking over 100 phrases, Rocky has a clever line for everything. You can do all the work by hand, or get him to help out.

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Screature Interactive Dinosaur
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Can you master Screature, or will you be his prey? Lifelike and realistic with ferocious sounds, Screature uses an infrared sensor to sense and attack his prey with your help. If you can control Screature, he will respond loyally to your petting, but if you pet him in the wrong place, Screature attacks. Set him in room guard mode and Screature will guard all your stuff. Screature a mean little predator with a big appetite.

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Tomy I-Sobot Robot
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There's no shortage of fun with the amazing i-SOBOT, the World's Smallest Robot. Packed with over 200 words and phrases, and more than 200 pre-programmed movements, this robot can do everything from saying goodbye to dancing the hula

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WowWee Robotics
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WowWee is a leading designer, developer, marketer and distributor of innovative hi-tech consumer robotic and entertainment products. The WowWee Robotics are a fusion of technology and personality. From the Robosapien to Tri-bot, and all the 'bots in between, anyone can find a friendly robotic friend.

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Zhu Zhu Pets
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Each Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster has its own unique personality and whimsical sounds! Pet them, love them, hear them squeak and chatter. Let them scoot, scamper, bump & boogie across the floor or through their Hamster Habitat.

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