One of the directions of robotics has become intelligent toys for teaching children creativity, the basics of science and programming. Sometimes these children's robots already have elements of artificial intelligence (AI) and are capable of self-learning in the process of communication. Kickstarter and Indigogo platforms help small startups to bring to life the most original ideas from children's game robotics. From the projects presented on these crowdfunding platforms, we have compiled a selection of the most popular ideas that received funding for the further development of the project.
Clicbot - Educational Robot Toy
Clicbot is a versatile programmable robot toy. Thanks to the modular design, the robot can be assembled in the form of a humanoid, two and four wheeled carts, a manipulator that resembles industrial robots in shape and movements. There are 50 pre-programmed fun designs and many more options for your own creativity.
Interactive Clicbot is able to listen to the interlocutor and respond to his actions. Although not intended to be used as a fully autonomous companion robot, its behavior can be easily programmed. Clicbot has over 1000 settings and each has its own options. He can walk, crawl, dance, drive, race, or even serve morning coffee to keep kids engaged with robotics and programming.
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ClicBot $903 248 1678 .
keyirobot.com
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petoi.com
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modrobotics.com
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Neuron Makeblock 1464 , $367 129.
makeblock.com
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Thimble $295 760 1776 .
thimble.io
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MarsCat 227 , $213 198.
elephantrobotics.com
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Zumi 888 , $150 091
shop.robolink.com
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ROYBI $120 538
roybirobot.com
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Kiki $105 611.
kiki.ai
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186 , $17329.
In this collection, we have collected the most interesting and promising models of children's toy robots, including technologies of telepresence, speech and voice recognition, autonomy of actions and behavior based on AI and machine learning, which until recently were available only to "adult robots".
Write in the comments, what do you think are the most promising toy robots on the market or already at your home?