The CHiP robot dog, developed by WowWee, may look like a robot but will have many of the same qualities a real dog does.
For people who want to feel like they have a pet but be absolved of the actual responsibility of taking care of one, the CHiP robot dog may be their best bet. The robotic dog has almost 360-degree awareness due to its sensors and can move in most directions with its wheels.
The robot dog has the capacity to follow the owner around as long as they are using the accompanied Smart Band, can come when it is called and even has the ability to follow voice commands such as "sit," "let's play," "fetch" and "let's dance." The CHiP can also play with its own soccer ball, do yoga and find its own charging dock.
Realistic Robotic Dogs
Wowwee's Robot Dog CHiP Will Act Similar to a Real Dog
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Robotic Dogs - The trend of developing robotic dogs that mimic real dogs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the pet care industry by providing pet-like companionship without the responsibilities of owning a real pet.
2. 360-degree Awareness Sensors - The trend of incorporating 360-degree awareness sensors in robotic dogs opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the robotics industry by enabling more advanced and interactive capabilities.
3. Voice Command Recognition - The trend of adding voice command recognition to robotic dogs creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart home industry by allowing seamless integration of robotic pets into daily routines.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Care - The pet care industry can explore opportunities to leverage realistic robotic dogs to provide companionship and entertainment for individuals who are unable or unwilling to own real pets.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry can capitalize on the trend of 360-degree awareness sensors in robotic dogs to enhance the capabilities of other robotic devices, such as autonomous navigation systems.
3. Smart Home - The smart home industry can tap into the trend of voice command recognition in robotic dogs to develop seamless integration with other smart devices, creating a more interactive and intuitive home environment.