Until now, the iDog has been alone in the dancing robot pet category, but in 2009, he will get many friends. Hasbrow's new line includes the iDod Amp’d with hip tattoed skin, the iCat and the iCy. But not only does the iDog gets new companions, his owners get to have even more interactive fun. Sega Toys and Tigerland Electronics created the Ampbot (Automatic Music Personality) a dancing partner, which will stay loyal to you in good and in bad times.
All of these dancing pets come with speakers and can be connected to your mp3 players. They dance, have sound and create cool light effects. The Ampbot will be released later this month, but you'll have to wait for 2009 to play with his friends.
Dancing Robot Pets
Tattooed iDod Amp'd, iCat, iCy and Ampbot
Trend Themes
1. Dancing Robot Pets - The trend of interactive dancing robots as toys for kids and adults presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the toy industry.
2. Connected Toys - The trend of connected toys that can be linked to personal devices, like mp3 players, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech and toy industries.
3. Personalized Robots - The trend of customizable and personalized dancing robots, with features like tattoos on their skin, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the toy and customization industries.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The development of interactive, connected, and personalized robots presents opportunities for disruption in the toy industry.
2. Tech Industry - The trend of connected toys presents opportunities for disruption in the tech industry, particularly in regards to smart devices and personal entertainment.
3. Customization Industry - The trend of personalized robots presents an opportunity for disruption in the customization industry, with focus on merging technology with personalized products.