Voice Activated R2-D2
Here’s one for the kids: a voice activated R2-D2 from Hammacher Schlemmer for $119.95.
This R2-D2 can obey more than 40 voice commands, while navigating safely though the hallways and rooms of a house. R2-D2 likes to play games like tag, and can locate people via his infared sensor. This little robot can also replay dialog from the Star Wars movie or dance to the famous Cantina music. R2-D2 also shows emotions through his characteristic beeps and swivelling dome head. If your R2-D2 becomes depressed or badly behaved, simply command him: “R2-D2 behave yourself!”
The iFish
We here at CGB were really hoping for a cuter follow up to the iDog… but alas! It was not meant to be with the iFish.
The iFish is the iDog’s sucessor, and will be released by Sega in January 2006. Not as cute as its predecessor, the iFish is a mp3 player companion, that will still wiggle, light up, and perhaps swim to your favourite beats.
Stuffed Animal USB Drive
Imation will be releasing Furry USB drives in Japan (where else?). They will be shaped like a hippopotamus, crocodile, or dog stuffed animal, and have a memory of 128 mb. Not great memory, but cute, and soon to be released at GeekStuff4U according to Akihabara.
Hippopotamus:
Slightly Orange (?) Dog:
Crocodile:
