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Cute Functional Minibots

Bronze Kinetic Robots from Monocomplex are Adult Toys

— March 24, 2011 — Tech
Monocomplex has designed little kinetic robots that make it okay for an adult to act like a kid.

The general public loves robots- its true. Think of R2D2, Kitt, Megatron, Optimus Prime, K9, Robotboy, Bender- the list is quite lengthy. The Monocomplex robot is a toy that is intelligent and interactive, so they are alright for adults to play with. These little bronze guys all perform different sole functions. One is a pencil sharpener, another a lamp and the last a music box. To make these little robots perform their simplistic function, you just turn a little crank (like a music box) and away they go!

The design element is, well, adorable. It’s a joy to watch these trinkets perform their function. You could always just play music from your iPod, turn on the lamp beside you and use an electric pencil sharpener…But where’s the fun in that?
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Robot Toys - This trend showcases the rise of intelligent and interactive toys for adults that serve different functions through kinetic movements.
2. Bronze Design Aesthetics - This trend highlights the popularity of bronze as a material choice for creating adorable and functional robot toys.
3. Nostalgic Playfulness - This trend taps into the desire of adults to experience joy and playfulness through interactive toys that remind them of their childhood.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to create and market intelligent and interactive robot toys that cater specifically to adults.
2. Product Design - The product design industry can incorporate bronze as a preferred material choice to create aesthetically pleasing and functional toys, appealing to adult consumers.
3. Gifts and Novelties - The gifts and novelties industry can capitalize on the demand for nostalgic and playful products by offering a range of kinetic robot toys that serve various functions.
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