Best Robots For Your Home And Kids

Best Home Robots

It has cameras and microphones and can detect faces, comprehend what people are saying, and answer in an amiable voice. It also enjoys dancing.

Jibo Social Robot ($899)

EcoVacs Deebot N79 Vacuum Cleaning Robot ($300)

The most affordable floor-cleaning robots with WiFi connectivity, which can clean hardwood, tile, or concrete floors, as well as carpets with up to a half-inch pile.

Alfawise S60 X5 Window Cleaning Robot ($159.99)

Window-cleaning robots detect window frames and other obstacles while they clean, and they will even remain stuck to a window if power source fails.

Appbot Riley 2.0 Home Security Robot ($144.95)

With a night-vision camera and microphones, the Appbot Riley security robot can patrol your house, keeping an eye out for uninvited intruders or simply making sure everything is in order.

Best Toy Robots For Kids

Ubtech Star Wars Stormtrooper Robot ($299.99)

This Star Wars robot can patrol a room and respond to voice commands. It's also capable of recognising faces and comes with a toy blaster.

Sphero Mini Robot Ball ($49.97)

This is a robotic ball with motors, lights and a gyroscope. You can also use facial gestures to control its movements via the app, or programme its behaviour with javascript.

WowWee CHiP Robot Dog ($200)

If your toy budget doesn’t stretch to more than a thousand dollars for a Sony Aibo, the WowWee CHiP may be the best robot dog for you or your kids.

Dash Robot by Wonder Workshop ($145.79)

Kids aged 6-11 can program Dash to move, sing, dance, flash its lights, respond to voices, make sounds, and even tell a tale using free apps. Dash does not contain a camera.