'TABO' is a Small Bot That Touch Points on an iPad for Gaming
Laura McQuarrie — February 9, 2016 — Tech
References: tabo.touch.plus & japantrends
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.
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.
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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.
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