New robot from Meccano - Spyke's been strutting its stuff at the industry-only British Toy Fair in London's Docklands. Spyke has been showing off his stair-climbing caterpillar tracks and charger-base homing abilities. It will have a two megapixel camera on board for taking pictures of intruders detected by his motion sensors and you will be able to use the camera to control Spyke remotely over the internet thanks to built in Wi-Fi â€" very cool.
The Spyke 'kit' will actually construct up to three different robots and will be compatible with other Meccano parts â€" should you want to give him his own crane. Other features include a loud speaker, built-in VoIP and Skype compatibility. Still no word on when you get your hands on him though.
Spyke Robot Unveiled at UK Toy Fair
Camera + WiFi + VOIP
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Robotics - Spyke's motion sensors and camera capabilities offer opportunities for smart home security applications.
2. Remote Control Technology - The built-in Wi-Fi and camera control feature of Spyke present opportunities for remote control applications in various industries.
3. Modular Robotics - Spyke's compatibility with other Meccano parts and ability to construct different robots highlights the trend of modular robotics for customization.
Industry Implications
1. Home Security - Spyke's motion sensors and camera capabilities can disrupt the home security industry by offering advanced surveillance options.
2. Telecommunications - The built-in VoIP and Skype compatibility of Spyke can disrupt the telecommunications industry by providing innovative communication solutions.
3. Toy Manufacturing - The modular and customizable nature of Spyke presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy manufacturing industry, allowing for unique and personalized robot creations.