# Trainable Robot Dog Toys The Sharper Image Duke The Robotic Puppy Responds to Voice and Touch By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-the-trainable-robotic-puppy References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/duke-robotic-dog/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Sharper-Image-Trainable-Robotic-Responds/dp/B07BY9PMG1?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Sharper Image Duke The Robotic Puppy is a smart toy for children aged six and up that will offer them a companion that requires diligent training to become a well-behaved pet. The robot toy responds to the voice and touch of the owner, and features an animated snout, legs and tail along with LED eyes that will change color according to different activities. The dog robot comes with a smart bone toy that can be used alongside a secret verbal command to unlock the talking mode. The Sharper Image Duke The Robotic Puppy is one of a growing number of robot toys that are permeating the market as consumers become more comfortable interacting with technology on a more personal level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot Companion Toys:** The rise of trainable robotic toys that offer children a customizable companion presents opportunities for innovative AI and machine learning technology. - **Interactive Toy Technology:** Toys that respond to voice and touch are becoming more popularized, presenting opportunities for further innovation in the space of interactive toy technology. - **Smart Toy Accessibility:** Toy technology aimed at younger children is becoming more advanced and accessible, presenting opportunities for companies in the toy industry to create further accessible smart toys. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The rise of interactive and accessible smart toys presents opportunities for companies in the toy industry to innovate and create more customizable and responsive toys. - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** The demand for trainable robot companion toys creates an opportunity for businesses in the AI industry to innovate and develop more advanced machine learning algorithms for consumer products. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The integration of robotics in children's toys creates opportunities for further innovation in consumer electronics, with IoT technology and interactive interfaces becoming increasingly popularized. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-e.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Interactive Companionship Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecovacs-lilmilo.md) - [Robotic Canine Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metadog.md) - [Evolving Robot Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petoi-bittle-x.md) - [AI-Powered Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-sesame-aibo.md) - [AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-cyberdog-2.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [AI-Powered Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-robot-dog.md)