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Robot toy cycler has been unveiled by Japan’s Murata Manufacturing. The robot is able to balance itself on one wheel and at the same time can detect obstacles with its sensor in order to move around them. The robot will be improved to move in every direction freely. For original story, please click below. Reference: channel4.com/news/articles/world/japanese+robot+has+peddle+power/2473662 Read More

The recently announced female robot by WowWee is now on sale. Femisapien, sells currently on online store for about $100. The robot toy includes many tricks, such as singing, dancing, chatting and can be programmed into movements up to 80 steps long. Please click here for more. Read More

WowWee is releasing a new toy robot called Wrex. It has four modes: Free Roam, Guard, Demonstration and Program. In the guard more he checks on any intrudes with its sensors and barks at them. In free roam mode, he autonomously explores the room by also avoiding obstacles. The demo mode shows its tricks and finally the program mode allows you to program steps to […] Read More

The new robot crab that has just been released seems to have much more capabilities than its cheap price suggests. It is able to respond to its environment by avoiding obstacles, respond to hand clapping or loud banging sound by running away. It is also capable of responding to light by moving toward darker spots. Read more here. Reference: cnet.com Read More

A leading robotics expert at the University of Sheffield will raise the alarm about a new generation of childcare robots being developed in Japan and tested in American schools, at the Cheltenham Science Festival today (Thursday 5 June 2008). Professor Noel Sharkey will discuss a number of ethical issues linked to the near-future applications of robots such as childcare, as well as care for the […] Read More

FlyTech(™)Butterfly Offers an Introduction to Flight for Novice Flyers HONG KONG, March 17, 2008, Just in time for spring, WowWee, an Optimal Group company (NASDAQ:OPMR), has announced the launch of FlyTech™ Butterfly, an elegant flying wonder designed for girls and butterfly lovers alike. Taking imaginative play to the skies, FlyTech Butterfly features graceful flight patterns found in nature and exquisite design and colors. For both […] Read More