A fun and interactive toy dog has arrived on the Japanese market referred to as the 'Keital Wanko' robot dog.
Keital, meaning "mobile phone" and Wanko meaning "puppy," this robot pooch is the latest in children's interactive toys. Capable of making well over 300 different sound effects all with the touch of the mobile phone that comes with the dog, the Keital Wanko pet reacts to the phone once the two objects come in close vicinity of each other. The Wanko pet also comes with a toy biscuit that it will audibly "eat" when you feed it to the toy. The product website claims that it's "just like a real pet only without the hassle or mess!"
The pet toy comes in a soft pink color for girls and a brown poodle for boys.
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The 'Keitai Wanko' Interactive Puppy Communicates with a Fake Phone
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Toy Pets - The market for interactive toy pets has been expanding, providing opportunities for businesses to develop new and innovative products.
2. Smartphone-controlled Toys - Smartphone-controlled toys are gaining popularity as they provide an immersive and engaging experience for children and adults alike, leading to potential disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Artificial Intelligence Toys - Artificial intelligence toys are on the rise, and with advancements in technology and machine learning, businesses have the potential to develop even more advanced and responsive toys for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry is continuously expanding, and with the rising demand for interactive and technologically advanced toys, businesses have the opportunity to create new and innovative products for their consumers.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - As smartphone-controlled toys become increasingly popular, the consumer electronics industry has the potential to develop new products and technologies to enhance this experience.
3. Artificial Intelligence Industry - With the rising trend of artificial intelligence toys, the artificial intelligence industry has the potential to further develop this technology and broaden its applications and impact on consumers' lives.