World's Smallest Toy Robot
References: news.yahoo & plasticbamboo
The world's smallest robot is the perfect toy for adults who played with toy soldiers when they were young. The hand-sided humanoid robot is from Takara-Tomy, Japanese toymaker. Its size is only 6.6 inches high and weighs 350 grams. It's controlled by a remote control and human voices. The robot can play music and speak some simple words to respond to people playing with. The robot also does some actions such as kicking and punching. The company will start selling i-SOBOT from July, 2007 for 29,800 yen ($245).
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Robotics - The trend of creating smaller and more compact robots opens up opportunities for convenient and portable robotic applications.
2. Interactive Toy Robots - The trend of developing toy robots with interactive features and remote control capabilities provides new avenues for immersive play experiences.
3. Speech Recognition Technology - The trend of integrating speech recognition technology into robots enables enhanced human-robot interaction and personalized user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on the growing demand for interactive and technologically advanced robotic toys.
2. Robotics and Automation - The robotics and automation industry can explore opportunities in miniaturization and compact designs to cater to various industries requiring small-scale robotic solutions.
3. Speech and Voice Recognition - The speech and voice recognition industry can collaborate with robotics manufacturers to further refine and expand the applications of speech recognition technology in various sectors.
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