thrill of racing , as seen through the pilot ’ s eyeglasses . Other key stand-out manufacturers in this segment include SilverLit , SkyRocket Toys , Revell , Carrera , and AuldeyToys .
Spin Master : Zoomer Chimp
Wowwee : CHiP
casaur uses sensors and touch-points that are built into the creature , so that kids just need to activate the touchpoints to get reactions such as roars , speech , attack mode and other playful sounds . Hatchimals , ( Spin Master ) offer a new form of nurturing play , to evolve new characters that actually hatch from their inner eggshell over time , to become unique , functioning , interactive pets . Zoomer Chimp is a playful chimpanzee that uses smart technology to sense its owner and to respond to tricks and commands .
DJI : Phantom 4
VIRTUAL PLAY
ROBOT TOYS
1 . AUGMENTED REALITY
Sphero : BB-8 Star Wars Droid
So many new iterations here engage kids to teach and control their robots . Coji Emoticon Robot by Wow-Wee uses emoticons as the social and emotional intelligence programming language . Dash and Dot ( Wonder Workshop ) teach coding to preschoolers and older kids can create more sophisticated programs , such as devising obstacle courses , or building with accessories , to create more complicated stunts and actions . OzoBot mini one-inch robots and the Sphero BB-8 robot have both encouraged character-based play with coding sequences that surprise and delight kids as users .
RC DRONES
From the smallest portable Pocket Drone , by Odyssey Toys that folds as flat as a credit card to the most sophisticated DJI Phantom 4K camera flying drones , there is a wide spectrum of flying RC drones to choose from . Horizon Hobby has launched their First-Person-View ( FPV ) drones to experience the
More companies are using augmented reality technology in ways that are more elegant and playful , for the end user . AirHogs Connect : Mission Drone Augmented Reality RC , by Spin Master incorporates drone technology , and uses an augmented reality controller as a viewing device . The built-in play pattern is all about initiating and completing missions , while actively playing , and flying your drone .
Reach Robotics MekaMon battling Robots , Anki Over- Drive Racing vehicles , and WowWee R . E . V vehicles and R . E . V Air drones all encourage kids to drive their air and land vehicles , with dexterity and purpose .
2 . ELECTRONIC LEARNING
With a continued emphasis on STEM Learning , more manufacturers are adding coding , programming and logic-building into toys and games . The Fisher-Price Think N Learn Code-A-Pillar teaches the basics of computer programming to preschoolers who add segments to a caterpillar-shaped toy . Each connectable segment represents a coded command which the caterpillar will execute in sequence , such as turning , moving forward or reverse , adding sound components and more .
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