From programmable robots to robotic family pets, toy robots are pushing the limits of interactive technologies. “Robotics is definitely influencing toys, and there are plenty of robots to talk about,” said The Toy Insider’s Laurie Schacht. With its Mindstorms robot sets, LEGO is one of the leaders in the toy robotics industry. Users can design and program their own robots, and the soon-to-be-released Mindstorms EV3 promises a more advanced platform and more complex design possibilities. “It’s fun and learning combined,” Schacht noted.
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Having Fun on the Robotics Playing Field
Posted by: Vivian Wagner August 30, 2013 05:00 AMFrom programmable robots to robotic family pets, toy robots are pushing the limits of interactive technologies. “Robotics is definitely influencing toys, and there are plenty of robots to talk about,” said The Toy Insider’s Laurie Schacht. With its Mindstorms robot sets, LEGO is one of the leaders in the toy robotics industry. Users can design and program their own robots, and the soon-to-be-released Mindstorms EV3 promises a more advanced platform and more complex design possibilities. “It’s fun and learning combined,” Schacht noted.