# Takara Dancing Turtle Robots $12 Each By Mike Weldon | Published 2006-01-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takara-dancing-turtle-robots-12-each References: [takaratoys.co.jp](http://takaratoys.co.jp/) Fun Fun... "It's small, it's cute and it sashays across your desk, tail wriggling. To program Walkie Bits, simply tap its shell with your finger. It can remember and mimic a [rhythmic pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windupz) of up to 15 clicks. In song mode, it bleep-bleeps Leopold Mozart's Toy Symphony. But the most fun you can have with these [tiny turtle robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petoi-bittle-x) is to race them against each other. In basic walk mode, the Walkie Bits' pace is unpredictable, so you never know which one—peach? melon? pineapple? mint?—will win. Each one runs on a watch battery and comes in a canister. Three can fit in the [palm of your hand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-mals)." - Time ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Programmable Toy Robots:** Opportunity for the development of programmable toy robots that can remember and mimic patterns. - **Robotic Racing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the creation of robotic racing competitions using small, unpredictable robots. - **Miniature Robotic Pets:** Opportunity to create miniature robotic pets that are small, cute, and interactive. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to incorporate programmable features into their products. - **Entertainment Industry:** Potential for the entertainment industry to create robotic racing competitions as a new form of entertainment. - **Tech Industry:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop and market miniature robotic pets as companions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Self-Dock Aquatic Robot Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboturtle.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Digital Floating Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Electronic Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furblet-mini-toys.md)