Toys

Bandai is back with its latest toy namely the Smartpet. It is actually a robot dog that uses your iPhone as a brain. You just need to install a free app into your iPhone. The Smartpet will react to your touchscreen gestures with over 100 facial expressions. This robot also has the ability to carry out tricks by voice commands or movements in front of the Facetime camera. Bandai will launch the Smartpet on April 24th, 2012 in Japan for 6,500 Yen ($78). Video after the jump.

[The Verge]

The Sphero is claimed to be the world’s first robotic ball that can be controlled using iOS and Android devices. Made of an impact-resistant polycarbonate shell, the baseball-sized Sphero is compact enough to slip into a bag or jacket pocket. It is equipped with an induction charger and customizable colored LEDs, so you can change Sphero’s color to suit your mood. This robotic ball connects to your iOS and Android devices via a Bluetooth connectivity. There are also several free apps that you can download for your smartphone or tablet. If you are interested, you can purchase the Sphero robotic ball for $129.99 each. Watch the video after the jump.