Kids can now get into robotics as early as pre-kindergarten (PK) with Sphero indi, a cute learning robot that looks like it was inspired by the “Cars” animation. The gizmo is the creation of Sphero, a ...

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Robots aren’t just for hobbyists anymore. The programmable gadgets have taken off thanks to the efforts of tech-oriented companies such as WowWee, Sony, Ugobe and LEGO. But the market may be ready for ...

BB-8, the spherical orange and white robot that makes whirring noises as cute as kitten purrs doesn’t exactly seem cut out for use in a police force or military. It’s a great toy, but not designed for ...

Sphero, a known maker of robotic toys, launched a robotic toy car that hopes to help kids learn about the fundamentals of computer programming. The robot, called indi, can be programmed by kids using ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The indi uses a color-sensor to check which tile it’s driving over, with green tiles telling it to speed up, ...

From sassy humanoids, to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable ...