Michael Rielly
09-04-2006, 06:49 PM
Robot tipped to top Christmas lists
EXCERPT
Guardian Newspapers Limited
Press Association
Monday September 4, 2006 4:13 AM
A hi-tech robot that interacts with its owner and can see, hear and touch has been voted Britain's favourite toy in a survey of youngsters.
Robosapien V2 is expected to be the must-have item this Christmas, despite costing more than £150.
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"The simplicity and innocence of old-fashioned toys such as skipping ropes and footballs are fast being replaced by more technologically-advanced counterparts, which suitably prepare them for our high-paced society."
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-6056842,00.html
EXCERPT
Guardian Newspapers Limited
Press Association
Monday September 4, 2006 4:13 AM
A hi-tech robot that interacts with its owner and can see, hear and touch has been voted Britain's favourite toy in a survey of youngsters.
Robosapien V2 is expected to be the must-have item this Christmas, despite costing more than £150.
<snip>
"The simplicity and innocence of old-fashioned toys such as skipping ropes and footballs are fast being replaced by more technologically-advanced counterparts, which suitably prepare them for our high-paced society."
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-6056842,00.html