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36 Kid-Friendly Robots

From Friendly Robot Companions to Playful Peek-a-Boo Robots

— July 31, 2015 — Life-Stages
These kid-friendly robots are the perfect way to introduce young minds to the tech-savvy world of ever-evolving electronics. Many children are already growing up with the use of technology at their fingertips so introducing them to these ideas at a young age is vital.

There are playful robots and robotic toys that can enhance a child's experience with these forms of electronics. For example, the BOCCO is a personal robot that makes sending messages easier. This is one way that children can become introduced to technological communication.

In addition, the creators at 'Aesthetec Studio' make playful interactive robots that essentially act as pets. These adorable robots can aid in the development of responsibility and interaction among children. Introducing children to electronics at an early age is becoming essential and there are certainly a wide variety of kid-friendly robots to enhance this process.
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Empathetic Educational Robots
Empathetic Educational Robots
The Fluffy Tega Robot Motivates Children to Learn
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Friendly Robot Companions
Friendly Robot Companions
This High-Tech Robot Provides Video Surveillance, Reminders and Alerts
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Playful Peek-a-Boo Robots
Playful Peek-a-Boo Robots
This Circular Robot was Created by a Pixar Employee
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Personal Robot Phones
Personal Robot Phones
The BOCCO Robot Makes Sending Messages Easier Than Traditional Cell Phones
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High-Five Robots
High-Five Robots
GIMI-5 is a Future Robot from RPA That Gives High-Fives
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Air Hockey-Playing Robots
Air Hockey-Playing Robots
This Bot Uses 3D Printer Parts and PS3 Motion Detection Technology
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30
Writing-Teaching Robots
Writing-Teaching Robots
The Co-Writer Project Uses Robots to Help Children Learn to Write
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Hi-Tech Block Toys
Hi-Tech Block Toys
TinkerBots Are the Next Generation of Building Block Toys
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Robotic Youth Coding Instructors
Robotic Youth Coding Instructors
The Root Robot is Programmed to Educate Children on HTML
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Evolving Robot Toys
Evolving Robot Toys
These Playful Robot Toys for Kids Develop Unique Personalities Over Time
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Plush Storytelling Robots
Plush Storytelling Robots
TROBO is a Cute Doll That Will Help Kids Fall in Love with Learning
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Miniature Robotic Toy Cars
Miniature Robotic Toy Cars
The Modarri Toy Car is a Miniature Car for Kids
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Robotic Petting Zoos
Robotic Petting Zoos
The SXSW Robot Petting Zoo Will Host a Variety of Drones and Robots
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Anxiety-Alleviating Robots
Anxiety-Alleviating Robots
'Huggable' is a Robot Teddy That Helps Comfort Hospitalized Children
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Open-Source Robotic Toys
Open-Source Robotic Toys
The Open FURBY Project Lets Consumers Personalized the Toy Bird
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Children's Robotics Publications
Children's Robotics Publications
Wonder Workshop Announced the Wonder Magazine Launch at CES 2015
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Language-Teaching Robots
Language-Teaching Robots
The 'L2TOR' Robot is Designed to Help Students Learn Languages Faster
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Teachable Handwriting Robots
Teachable Handwriting Robots
The CoWriter Project Lets Kids Teach Handwriting & Improve Themselves
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DIY Toy Robot Kits
DIY Toy Robot Kits
The 'Tio' Robotic Building Block System Lets Kids Create Complex Toys
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Infant-Targeted Robots
Infant-Targeted Robots
These Mechanical Toys are Designed to Help Children Relate to Robots
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Kid-Friendly Robots
Kid-Friendly Robots
This Programmable Robot is Designed to Entertain and Educate Children
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Mini Car-Driving Robots
Mini Car-Driving Robots
The NAO Robot Can Drive a Miniature Electric Car
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Emotional Intelligence Robots
Emotional Intelligence Robots
Povi is a Storytelling Toy That Sparks Thoughtful Conversations
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Code-Teaching Toy Robots
Code-Teaching Toy Robots
The Kamibot Robot Makes it Easier to Teach Kids to Code
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Robotic Smartphone Companions
Robotic Smartphone Companions
The Romo Robot Introduces Kids to Programming in a Fun Way
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Playful Programmable Bots
Playful Programmable Bots
Play-i Robots Merge Toys and Technology for Invaluable Means of Learning
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Educational Modular Robots
Educational Modular Robots
The Unigear Building Block Toy Robot Teaches Robotics and Construction
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Realistic Robotic Dogs
Realistic Robotic Dogs
Wowwee's Robot Dog CHiP Will Act Similar to a Real Dog
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Miniature Robot Pets
Miniature Robot Pets
Aesthetec Studio Makes Cute, Interactive Robot Friends with Personality
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Voice-Controlled Robotic Toys
Voice-Controlled Robotic Toys
This Star Wars BB-8 Robot Toy Responds To Your Voice Commands
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Intelligent Robot Pets
Intelligent Robot Pets
The 'CHiPK9' Robot Dog is Programmed to Offer Loyalty and Affection
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Educational Robot Toys
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
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Wooden Robot Toys
Wooden Robot Toys
Loulou & Tummie Bridges the Gap Between Modern and Vintage Figurines
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Rolling Robotic Toys
Rolling Robotic Toys
This Robot Companion Helps Children with Developmental Disorders
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Autonomous Dinosaur Toys
Autonomous Dinosaur Toys
WowWee's Robot Dinosaur Takes Cues from Beacon Technology
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Programmable Robot Toys
Programmable Robot Toys
These Tech Toys for Kids Will Help Expand Your Tiny Tot's Mind
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