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What are the Best Robot Toys for Christmas?

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What  to look for when choosing a toy robot for Christmas

First, consider the child’s age.  They will need to play safely with their toy robot

Also consider their skill level and how the toy robot may assist in contributing to their education.  Other aspects to think about are ease of use and charging, the material used and the general overall design and construction.

Novie is an interactive robot toy for kids aged four and over.  He can follow commands and learn some cool tricks.  These tricks include spinout, wheelie and berserk.  You can even control Novie with specific hand gestures! 

Novie toy robot

Novie would make an ideal Christmas present. 

Another favourite toy robot this year is Cozmo by Anki, probably the most intelligent and endearing robot of all those reviewed.

Anki Cozmo 2019 best toy robot
Anki Cozmo 2019

Cozmo is a life-like robot who will become your loyal playmate.  You can play games with Cosmo and even see things the way that he does.  He is very beginner-friendly and is an educational robot that you will be able to program creatively.  Cozmo comes with a free phone app for either iOS or Android.  Anki will provide ongoing support for Cozmo.

 

But if you are looking for a cheaper robot toy, our choice is definitely Movi by Fischer-Price

Fisher-Price’s Teach ‘n Tag Movi is designed for pre-schoolers aged 3 years and older.  This cute little robot friend will keep kids entertained for hours.

Movi by Fischer-Price

Movi is also an educational robot that comes pre-programmed with six games that pre-schoolers will love.  The games are activated by pushing a button on Movi’s belly.  Kids can run around and dance while Movi responds by rolling, talking and making animal noises.  He also has some other tricks for them to discover.  Unlike many other robots, Movi has more than 60 facial expressions and needs an area about 5 feet x 5 feet to perform his tricks.

Other contenders for the best toy robots were…

  • The Tetska Puppy, probably one of the most attractive toy robots,

  • The UBTech Jimu, a champion of construction games.

 

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Robots at the CES

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Robots starred at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Updated October 2022

Walker the Robotic Assistant
“Walker” – robotic assistant using AI

The CES is a gadget-lovers’ paradise and offers consumers a glimpse of the future.  CES is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).  The show attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers.

Robots were winning over visitors to the show.

Robotic Assistant
Robotic Assistant

CES 2019 was held from January 8 to 11 and with more than 4,400 exhibitors and over 1,000 start-ups, there was something new lurking around every corner… including Personal Robot Assistants.   Yes, the time has come to have your own personal robot assistant! 

What can Robots do?

Many new robots now have advanced capabilities.  There was even a robot at the show that can fold your laundry for you!

A Robot named “Walker” can become part of your family with its own personality, thanks to the sophistication of Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Walker will even bribe you with snacks!

 

R2-D2 Lego Robot Toy

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Lego Star Wars robot R2-D2 comes to life in 2021

May 4th be with you!

One of the best Star Wars Lego sets is now available to celebrate Star Wars Day… May the 4th 2021 

The Lego company are launching a new robot set of Lego Star Wars robots and this release coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm, the creator of the Skywalker saga.

Top of the range is the 2,314 piece R2-D2 robot model, actually a re-release of the R2-D2 model that was discontinued in 2014. 

This model is a veritable dancing robot that has moving parts.  Apart from his extendable mid-leg and rotating head, R2-D2 has several pop-up gadgets like a periscope, taser, and a grabbing claw.  He even has a miniature green lightsaber inside his rotatable head.

Along with the 12 ½ inch high Lego model, you will get a mini-figure scale counterpart on a special display stand with information about R2-D2.   There is also a special brick that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm.

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A Simple Robot Kit

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Small Robot Project
Small Robot Project
The SPIDER robot kit

A few years ago, I bought myself a small robot kit.

The kit was part of the MOVIT range of toy robot kits.  Only basic hand tools were required for assembly.  The kits allowed the builder to experience and learn about such things as sound sensing, remote control, infrared sensing, wired control and/or programmable memory.  Each project was designed to entertain as well as educate.

The particular model that I bought was called the SPIDER and featured an infrared sensor to detect objects in its path.  The robot had six legs to propel it along and could emit an infrared light beam to detect an obstacle in front and then automatically turn left and continue on.  The movement was by crank motion using three legs on each side.  The power source was one 9V and two AA batteries.

Kit Assembly

Assembly of the robot project was quite intricate but I managed to fit all the pieces together and when I inserted the batteries and switched it on, it did start to move around.  Unfortunately, the movement was not what I expected and the little SPIDER robot started to dance rapidly around in circles!  With a little adjustment however and tightening of screws, the unit was encouraged to behave and walk towards a wall.  It was able to approach the wall and detect its presence with its infrared “eye” and turn left as it was designed to do.

The robot’s capabilities were limited but it was effective as an educational project, demonstrating such features as infrared obstacle detection and crank action propulsion.

The kit was from a company named OWI and the product range was called Movit Electronic robot kits.  These days their range has expanded to include mini-solar kits and alternative energy kits.

OWI now describes itself as the number one robotics and science kit provider.

The Movit line was a series of computerised and logic-controlled battery toy robot kits that could teach the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion.  Each of the kits featured pre-assembled printed circuit boards, hardware and mechanical drive systems that could be handled by anyone from ages 10 and up.

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