News: Toy and hobby robot
FollowRobot toys and hobby robots, bought to play, learn or build.
MiP, WowWee's little robot that speaks “MiPish” and replays up to 50 gestures, according to the manufacturer
WowWee presents MiP as a small autonomous robot balanced on two wheels, more than a simple toy. It can be controlled with a wave of the hand or from a smartphone app.
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Robosen's Optimus Prime obeys “Hey, Optimus” and folds itself into a truck, the manufacturer says
On its official page, Robosen presents a motorised Optimus Prime collector's figure, designed with Hasbro, that can be controlled by voice or from an app.
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UBTECH's UGOT: a classroom kit that builds into 7 different robots, programmable in Python
On its official page, UBTECH presents UGOT as an educational robotics kit for schools that want to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into their lessons.
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Nybble, Petoi's robot cat that does press-ups, takes four hours on average to build yourself
Petoi sells this four-legged cat as a build-it-yourself kit and intends it for users aged 14 and over, according to its official page.
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CHiP, WowWee's robot dog, fetches the ball, follows you and greets you at the door
Made by WowWee, CHiP is an indoor robot dog fitted with sensors and connected accessories, which its manufacturer describes as smart and affectionate.
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WowWee's Robosapien X: 67 functions announced, including rapping, kung fu, farting and burping
The entry for the Robosapien X, a small humanoid entertainment robot made by WowWee, has been added to the Vuntum database.
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Petoi's 320 g quadruped robot Nybble listed at 299 USD
On its product pages, Petoi lists a recommended price of 299 USD for Nybble. The manufacturer also gives the robot's weight, its electronics and the programming languages it supports.
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Robosen sells a robotic Buzz Lightyear for 999 dollars, with a jetpack that blows steam
Robosen is selling a robotic version of Buzz Lightyear, the space ranger from the film “Lightyear”, complete with robot cat and jetpack.
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Codey Rocky, the Makeblock robot that teaches children to code and can be modified with LEGO bricks
Makeblock presents Codey Rocky as an interactive toy for children, fitted with electronic modules that let it express emotions.
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LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor: 949 pieces for five robots, including Charlie, who dances and plays the drums
Announced on 12 June 2020 in Billund by the LEGO Group, this 949-piece set lets users build five robots or their own creations, then program them.
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