# Spyke Robot Unveiled at UK Toy Fair Camera + WiFi + VOIP By londonscout | Published 2007-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spyke-robot-unveiled-at-uk-toy-fair References: [meccano](http://www.meccano.com) New robot from Meccano - Spyke's been strutting its stuff at the industry-only [British Toy Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutable-tactics) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher) and you will be able to use the camera to control Spyke remotely over the internet thanks to built in Wi-Fi – very cool. The Spyke 'kit' will actually construct up to three different robots and will be compatible with other Meccano parts – should you want to give him his own crane. Other features include a loud speaker, built-in VoIP and [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone) compatibility. Still no word on when you get your hands on him though. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Home Robotics:** Spyke's motion sensors and camera capabilities offer opportunities for smart home security applications. - **Remote Control Technology:** The built-in Wi-Fi and camera control feature of Spyke present opportunities for remote control applications in various industries. - **Modular Robotics:** Spyke's compatibility with other Meccano parts and ability to construct different robots highlights the trend of modular robotics for customization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Security:** Spyke's motion sensors and camera capabilities can disrupt the home security industry by offering advanced surveillance options. - **Telecommunications:** The built-in VoIP and Skype compatibility of Spyke can disrupt the telecommunications industry by providing innovative communication solutions. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Smart Moveable Robot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air-2.md) - [Smart Personal Car Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-car-assistant.md) - [Rolling Pet Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshrobot-rollbot.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md)