Makeblock’s mBot is an excellent toy for young programmers looking to challenge their knowledge and electronics skill in ...

If there’s one type of toy that has remained popular for many years, it’s dinosaur toys. These creatures offer a largely unrivaled appeal to children that has endured while trends come and go. From ...

At the moment, this isn’t the exception when it comes to AI-enabled toys. They come with big promises, but frequently don’t ...

Sometimes concepts that seem so awesome in one medium don't translate well into video games. Take Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, for example. Many people have fond memories of playing with the toy when ...

Last week, we learned the rules for the final round of DARPA’s Robotics Challenge. It was immediately apparent that we’re teetering on the precipice of a futuristic future, where robots can walk ...

I’ve seen them up close. They’ve overrun my home and it’s a safe bet they’ll soon overrun yours, too—especially if you have children between the ages of 8 and 12. I’m talking about toy robots, of ...

Skaff had always been interested in making toy robots. “It’s the best way to introduce robotics to the public,” he says. “And toys allow you unlimited creativity.” RHex, however, wasn’t a toy. It was ...

From Furbies to Cabbage Patch Dolls, the most successful toys have employed a variety of tricks to make us love them, and as Chris Baraniuk discovers, now these cues could shape future robots too. At ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Toy robots used to be toys that ...

We’re not quite at “The Jetsons” level of technology, where every home has a robot maid or butler — but robots can already make themselves useful around the house, from cleaning the windows to mowing ...