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Robot Dogs for Kids: These features have remote controlled pets
A robot dog is capable of executing commands and learning tricks.
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They cannot replace a real pet, but they can imitate their behavior: robot dogs are a practical and inexpensive alternative to living furry friends. With a little practice, the remote-controlled four-legged friends are even able to learn tricks.
Dogs are among the most popular pets in Germany. Even before the corona pandemic. Unfortunately, many families underestimate the time and effort that a four-legged friend entails, so they give it away again after a short period of acclimatization. Of course, a remote-controlled robot cannot replace a real dog, but it is quite capable of listening to commands, performing tricks or learning tricks. In addition, the electrically operated four-legged friends have to be fed regularly – albeit with electricity. This makes them a good exercise for children to take responsibility and take care of the little rascals. In the following we will introduce you to four different robot dogs in more detail.
These robot dogs are suitable for children
From 2 years
This cute one Dalmatian Puppy goes by the name of Harry. It is 17 centimeters long and almost 15 centimeters high. His special characteristics include that he reacts to touch, barks and also moves. When obstacles come in his way, he simply changes direction. In addition, Harry should be able to sing and dance with sensors on his head. The only downer here is that the robot dog only answers in English. Accordingly, it needs an adult to translate, whereby children will quickly understand most commands (at the push of a button) even without words.
From 3 years
The robot dog Power Puppy from Lexibook is 37 centimeters tall, more than twice as tall as Harry. It also has a remote control that can be used to control it. Its features also include singing and dancing, barking and counting, animal imitation, light, sound and voice effects. Puppy is not only able to walk forwards and backwards, but also left and right. In addition, he should be able to teach children to count, if the manufacturer is to be believed. A particular highlight here is that certain actions can be programmed.
From 4 years
Smaller than the second but taller than the first robot dog in this series this example: 13 x 22 x 21 centimeters. The remote-controlled four-legged friend is available in two different colors and is supplied with any accessories. According to the manufacturer, the dog can be individually adjusted using the one-button programming function. After being charged via USB cable (the other robot dogs need batteries, by the way), he should be ready to play and use for at least two and a half hours. Features such as singing, dancing, walking and interacting are also part of the standard program here.
From 5 years
The cute Dachshund by Ycoo! has been equipped with various sensors, making it able to carry out different commands. It can be controlled with the remote control, but it also has a follow-me mode: if this is switched on, the robot dog follows its master everywhere. In addition to the fun accordion effect that his body expresses while running, the lid can bark and wag its tail. Its size is in the middle and measures 40.6 by 25.4 by 20.3 centimeters (W x H x D).
From age 6
The Goplus robotic dog (25 x 15 x 18 cm) is even more sophisticated: it is available in blue or black and comes with a remote control to control the animal. It can run forward and backward, clockwise and counterclockwise. The dog can also sing and dance, turn its head and blink its eyes. A special highlight of this one police puppies are the special launchers (rotatable 360 degrees) on his back, which can be used to fire small bullets at a target. In addition, the dog has a recording function.
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