$12 Each
Mike Weldon — January 1, 2006 — Tech
References: takaratoys.co.jp
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"It's small, it's cute and it sashays across your desk, tail wriggling. To program Walkie Bits, simply tap its shell with your finger. It can remember and mimic a rhythmic pattern of up to 15 clicks. In song mode, it bleep-bleeps Leopold Mozart's Toy Symphony. But the most fun you can have with these tiny turtle robots is to race them against each other. In basic walk mode, the Walkie Bits' pace is unpredictable, so you never know which one—peach? melon? pineapple? mint?—will win. Each one runs on a watch battery and comes in a canister. Three can fit in the palm of your hand." - Time
"It's small, it's cute and it sashays across your desk, tail wriggling. To program Walkie Bits, simply tap its shell with your finger. It can remember and mimic a rhythmic pattern of up to 15 clicks. In song mode, it bleep-bleeps Leopold Mozart's Toy Symphony. But the most fun you can have with these tiny turtle robots is to race them against each other. In basic walk mode, the Walkie Bits' pace is unpredictable, so you never know which one—peach? melon? pineapple? mint?—will win. Each one runs on a watch battery and comes in a canister. Three can fit in the palm of your hand." - Time
Trend Themes
1. Programmable Toy Robots - Opportunity for the development of programmable toy robots that can remember and mimic patterns.
2. Robotic Racing - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the creation of robotic racing competitions using small, unpredictable robots.
3. Miniature Robotic Pets - Opportunity to create miniature robotic pets that are small, cute, and interactive.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Opportunity for toy manufacturers to incorporate programmable features into their products.
2. Entertainment Industry - Potential for the entertainment industry to create robotic racing competitions as a new form of entertainment.
3. Tech Industry - Opportunity for tech companies to develop and market miniature robotic pets as companions.
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