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Look over this list of the best personal robots for 2017*, flip through some Amazon reviews, and see which is best for you! They may not be ready to enslave the world just yet, it may still be a good idea to get your children familiar with robotics by getting them one of these interactive personal robots.
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Unleash the creative powers of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3! Build TRACK3R, R3PTAR, SPIK3R, EV3RSTORM and GRIPP3R faster than ever before with the amazing free EV3 Programmer App on your tablet. Then use the intuitive drag-and-drop interface to program your favorite robots to walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. When you're ready for more, fire up the advanced programming features of the EV3 Software on your PC and Mac, or take instant control with the free Robot Commander app on your smart device or infrared remote control included with each set. Log on to LEGO.com/MINDSTORMS to access loads of cool content and interact with a huge online community of other LEGO MINDSTORMS fans. The LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot revolution continues!
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Cozmo doesn?t just move, he gets curious and explores. He doesn?t just learn, he plots and plans. He doesn?t just see you, he gets to know you. So call him self-aware, call him almost human. Just don?t call him a toy. He's a supercomputer on treads. And he's fun on a whole new level.
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Meet BB-8TM--the app-enabled DroidTM whose movements and personality are as authentic as they are advanced. Authentic Movement * Guide your BB-8TM with a smartphone or tablet Listens & Responds * BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice Holographic Communication * Record and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8 Autonomous Behavior * BB-8 has a mind of its own--explore the Star WarsTM galaxy together Adaptive Personality * Your BB-8's unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact This is the DroidTM you're looking for. Over the years, the magic of Star WarsTM has always lived on screen and in our imaginations. Thanks to our advancements in technology, we've made it possible to bring a new part of Star Wars: The Force AwakensTM into your home. Meet BB-8TM--the app-enabled DroidTM that's as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot--an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings.
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Excellent humanoid walking performance (Adjustable posture while walking)Various sensors including Gyro, Distance ranger, IR and external IO ports for adding your own sensorsRemote control capability (Zigbee wireless included!)C-Style programming & motion teaching with RoboPlus S/W (USB interface included)Transparent humanoid skin for customization
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Kids define how they want to play. Whether you?re into hosting make-believe tea parties, having jousts at magical kingdoms, or adventuring with friends, Dash & Dot will be there every step of the way. Children ages 5 and up learn the foundations of problem solving and computer programming as they have fun with Dash & Dot.
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Meet your personal robot Meccanoid XL 2.0! Build Meccanoid 4ft tall with the included real tools and durable plastic pieces. This personal robot features 10 motors for realistic movement, LED eyes with over 500 colors, and voice recognition. Meccanoid XL 2.0 has 3 innovative ways to program: Learned Intelligent Movement, Ragdoll mode Drag and Drop programming on a smart device (device not included). Plus, Meccanoid knows over 3000 pre-programmed phrases, tells stories, and knows robot trivia. Meccanoid XL 2.0 is your new robot best friend!
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Tri-bot is a fast-talking, award-winning robot who's fully loaded with a variety of different interactive play modes. This humanoid robot is an expressive companion who plays games and tells jokes. His Omni-directional wheels and animated face allow him to be fast-moving and an exciting robotic companion.
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The i-SOBOT is fully functional and features 17 custom designed actuators and gyro-sensor that allow it to keep balance and freely move joints for impressive performance, vivid movement, and incredible flexibility. Robot includes speaking vocabulary of over 200 words and phrases and more than 200 pre-programmed movements. It's designed to follow up to 10 voice commands and is ready to go right out of the box!
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CHiP is a technological breakthrough. Equipped with an adaptive personality, CHiP?s character changes and grows over time. His artificial intelligence algorithms are applied to data from a large array of high tech sensors. Real-time processing helps CHiP see, speak, listen, and feel, all while exploring his own world independently.
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The first entertaining humanoid robot that connects via Bluetooth 4.0 to your PC Android or iOS. Download the free software on UBTECH Robotics website to program your robot. You can also download direct from the manufactures site for some premium content. The premium content will have excellent choices from yoga demonstrations, exercise moves, and an awesome song collection. Use that premium content and do some of your own creative modifications to personalize your robotic moves! The biggest advantage is that you will learn how to program a robot to follow your every command. The program is for beginners and advanced users.
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Official Full-Text Publication: A Guide to safety standards of toy-robots on ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists.
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