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Playful Programmable Bots

Play-i Robots Merge Toys and Technology for Invaluable Means of Learning

— November 1, 2013 — Tech
It's incredible how these Play-i Robots are finally really bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and toys as a means for entertaining children. Still rather recently, many youngsters have experienced a jump between their teddy bears and introductions to touchscreen tablets, yet these adorable droids offer the tactility of the first with the stimulation of the second.

What these amusing automatons accomplish -- in addition to keeping kids engaged -- is the encouragement and development of a full range of valuable skills that are necessary for all moldable young minds, and especially in an age when computer literacy is of optimal importance. Little ones can learn to operate the Play-i Robots, Yana and Bo, through a process that enables them to program the animated devices with the help of interactive touch interfaces.
Trend Themes
1. Bridging Technology and Toys - The Play-i Robots merge cutting-edge technology with the entertainment value of toys, creating a new trend in child play and learning.
2. Interactive Programmable Toys - The Play-i Robots offer children the ability to program and interact with their toys, leading to a trend of more interactive and educational play experiences.
3. Enhancing Childhood Education - The use of Play-i Robots in education helps children develop valuable skills and reinforces the importance of computer literacy, leading to a trend of integrating technology into early childhood education.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The Play-i Robots disrupt the traditional toy industry by combining technology and play, creating opportunities for innovation and market growth.
2. Education Industry - The use of Play-i Robots in education disrupts traditional teaching methods and opens up new opportunities for interactive and hands-on learning experiences.
3. Technology Industry - The Play-i Robots represent a disruptive innovation in the technology industry, as they merge cutting-edge technology and child entertainment, leading to new possibilities for the development of educational products and services.
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