What do a mighty morphing dinosaur, several children in a trench coat, and a swarm of smiling robots have in common? They know there’s power in numbers — at least when it comes to their constituent ...

Mattel and Dash Robotics today released a new line of educational toys in the form of insect-like robot origami kits. After checking out two of the bots, called Kamigami, I’d recommend them to any ...

Kevin King’s first attempt at naming his family’s robot didn’t go too well. King, 38, along with his two children — Parker, 9, and Hailey, 7 — designed a toy robotic bug that can act in anger, fear, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Robertson reports on technology & digital play. Fresh from the latest Battlebots series where Tombstone came second after ...

Mattel’s been taking great pains to update its product lines for a plugged-in generation of kids. Last month, the toy maker teamed up with Osmo for an iPad-ready update to its popular Hot Wheels line, ...

IP Defenders claims MGA Entertainment swiped Innovation First's design for the Hexbug Nano robot bug, for MGA's "Legend of Nara Battling Bugs" toy line, in Hunt County Court, Greenville, Texas.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Robertson reports on technology & digital play. Hex Bug Battlebots take the different iconic robot designs from the TV show ...

View Slideshow A mechanical bug toy is fighting a robotic dog for more than just space under the Christmas tree this year. The two toys represent rival schools of thought vying for supremacy in the ...

If you are looking for gift ideas that provide creative, thoughtful play, robotic toys are an excellent choice. Not only are they fun diversions, but they can also help teach children a bit about ...

Futuristic TV shows, movies, and sci-fi books often have robot characters. It’s a given that this type of technology will be a part of everyday life in the future. If you’d like to give your kids a ...

For a tiny bug-shaped robot made of cardboard and plastic, Dash is surprisingly advanced. The new $65 DIY programmable robot is built for tinkering. It comes with a gyroscope, visible light and ...

If there’s one type of toy that has remained popular for many years, it’s dinosaur toys. These creatures offer a largely unrivaled appeal to children that has endured while trends come and go. From ...