Furby
Furby is a furry toy robot resembling an owl—or is it a hamster? It can make different facial expressions, speak hundreds of words (in its own language, Furbish), and shriek incessantly.
FEATURES
Capable of interacting with other Furbies nearby. Designed to develop a distinct personality based on how users treat them.
HEIGHT
20.3 cm | 8 in
LENGTH
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WIDTH
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WEIGHT
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SPEED
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SENSORS
Light sensor (in the forehead), tilt sensor (inside body), touch sensors (belly and back), microphone.
ACTUATORS
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POWER
Four 1.5-V AA batteries
COMPUTING
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SOFTWARE
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DEGREES OF FREEDOM (DOF)
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MATERIALS
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COST
$35 Original Furby, 1998 price | $60 New Furby
STATUS
Ongoing