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Gesture-Controlled Cartoon Toys

Wow! Stuff's RC Minions are Powered by Heliball Flight Technology

— June 13, 2017 — Life-Stages
Just ahead of the release of Despicable Me 3 in theaters at the end of this month, Wow! Stuff launched its all-new officially licensed cartoon toys, which take the form of RC Minions.

One of the main problems with many remote-controlled toys is that piloting a successful flight requires a certain amount of practice with the controller's buttons and joysticks. But these remote-controlled flying toys from Wow! Stuff are powered by patented Heliball auto flying technology, which means that kids are able to use their hands or feet to influence the motions of the toy. As such, the remote itself only boasts a simple on/off controls, while the movements of the flying toy itself can be intuitively controlled by other means. For this reason, the tagline supporting the release of these new toys remarks that RC Minions are "So easy to use even a Minion can fly one."
Trend Themes
1. Gesture-controlled Toys - Wow! Stuff's RC Minions utilize gesture-based controls to simplify remote-controlled flight.
2. Auto Flying Technology - The patented Heliball technology enables intuitive flight control with minimal controller inputs.
3. Simplified Remote Controls - The RC Minions feature simple on/off controls on the remote, shifting the focus to the gesture-based flight control.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can explore the integration of gesture-based controls in their remote-controlled toys for enhanced user experience.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can incorporate auto flying technology into their remote control devices for diverse applications.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry shows potential for utilizing simplified remote controls to enhance user interaction in various forms of media.
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