Poochie is a robot dog that hopes to take Japan by storm. It is an adorable toy that interacts with owners in a way that real canine companions can't. The robot dog is able to translates its barks into Japanese to communicate, bringing the experience of owning a pet to another level. It only gets better. People don't have to worry about maintaining this puppy.
Developed by Japanese toy company Sega Toys, the robot dog is quite adorable. Not only does it communicate in Japanese, it also reacts differently when the person touches different places such as its nose, back and tail. In order for the robot dog to translates its own barks, it much connect to a Nintendo 3DS hand-held gaming system by way of WiFi.
Translating Robot Dogs
Poochie Translates Barks into Japanese to Communicate with Owners
Trend Themes
1. Robot Companions - Developing robot companions with the ability to communicate and interact in human languages will be a growing trend in the robotics industry.
2. Interactive Toy Design - Interactive toy design that utilizes innovative technology to mimic the properties of live pets will be a niche trend within the toy industry.
3. Wireless Connectivity - Wireless connectivity will become an increasingly important trend in the development of robotic toys and other electronic devices.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry should focus on creating innovative and technologically advanced products such as Poochie to remain competitive and increase sales.
2. Robotics Industry - The robotics industry has even more opportunities to create robotic pets that provide companionship and engage with humans effectively.
3. Electronic Industry - The electronic industry has the potential to expand its product lines through the development of devices that are wirelessly connected to other electronic gadgets, like Poochie.