While there are plenty of robot toys on the market, and just as many interactive tablet games, TABO is a device where both of these playthings converge.
TABO is an interactive robot that transforms the surface of an iPad into a gaming center. The robot can be manipulated by Bluetooth, which allows it to be guided to a number of touch points on the tablet's surface.
With a companion app, there are two games that the small robot helps users play: TABO Pong and TABO Maze. In a game of Pong, TABO can actually serve as a player's opponent as it sits on the opposite side of the tablet. A third interface that can be used includes TABO Now, which reveals current world news set to the tune of pleasing music.
Interactive Tablet Robots
'TABO' is a Small Bot That Touch Points on an iPad for Gaming
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Tablet Gaming - Opportunity for creating innovative tablet games that integrate physical robots for a more immersive gaming experience.
2. Bluetooth-controlled Robots - Disruptive potential for developing robots that can be remotely controlled via Bluetooth, expanding their functionality and applications.
3. Multi-functional Interactive Robots - Potential for creating versatile interactive robots that can perform various tasks beyond gaming, such as educational or therapeutic applications.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Opportunity for toy manufacturers to develop and market interactive robots that enhance the gaming experience on tablets.
2. App Development - Potential for app developers to create companion applications that integrate physical robot functionality into tablet gaming experiences.
3. Robotics Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunities for the robotics industry to expand their product offerings by combining robotics and tablet technology.