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Desk Pets debuts TankBot with iOS device control
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
News Category: iPod Accessories, iPad Accessories, iPhone Accessories
Desk Pets has debuted its new TankBot, an interactive toy that allows users to control it via an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The remote control toy features three modes for maze navigation, free roaming, or iOS control, built-in IR sensors for gesture control, a retractable USB charger built into the body, and “heartbeat eye” lights on the front to indicate when the robot is idle. In addition, each unit includes a dongle that works with an app to allow for accelerometer control of the toy on an iOS device. Desk Pets’ TankBot will be available in four colors and is expected to ship in June for “under $20.”
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If it really is under $20, then I’m getting one
Posted by Toro on January 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM (PDT)