# Interactive Robotic Tiger Toys The furReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger Responds Back to Kids By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-toy References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2017/08/16/furreal-friends-roarin-tyler-the-playful-tiger/138304) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/furReal-Roarin-Tyler-Playful-Tiger/dp/B01N39LX3X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1502868675&sr=1-1&keywords=FurReal+Friends+Roarin%27+Tyler+the+Playful+Tiger&linkCode=ll1&linkId=b946cf11094df9eb6771e217a98adcaf&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The furReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger toy is designed with an [interactive character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snorble) to make it a friendly companion for kids to interact with when they're playing. The toy will respond back by roaring when kids make sounds at it or roar as a way to establish a connection with one another. The toy is capable of performing over 100 different sounds and motions to ensure that kids won't quickly get bored of the [interactive robot toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom). The furReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger toy is designed with a [soft fur coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends) to make it highly huggable and cuddly to keep nearby. The toy also responds to its own play toy for a touch of additional interactivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Toy Companions for Kids:** Opportunities to create more interactive and responsive toys for kids with the use of robotics and AI. - **Adoption of Robotic Toys:** More tech-savvy parents may want to introduce interactive robotic toys to their kids as an educational or entertainment tool. - **Customizable Interactive Robots:** Incorporating customization options for interactive toy companions could lead to a new market segment for kids and collectors alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing Industry:** An opportunity to incorporate robotics and AI into the design process, helping to make products more interactive and intelligent. - **Entertainment Industry:** Future integrations between interactive robotic toys and entertainment media could lead to new and innovative experiences for children. - **Education Industry:** Interactive robotic toys could become a valuable educational tool for developing children's motor skills and cultural knowledge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Response Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-chatter-back-chopper.md) - [Touch-Responsive Robotic Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlbear.md) - [AI-Powered Plush Teddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Conversational AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cati.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md) - [Adorable AI Conversational Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folotoys.md) - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Interactive Toy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal.md)