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The Mind Controlled UFO

by admin April 30, 2014

Remote controlled toys fascinate many kids to no end. It is interesting to control racing cars or flying toys at certain distances without any wires. At least, that was what fascinated me when I first held in my hands a remote controlled toy. But today, many kids are quite accustomed to the technology that they do not give remote controlled toys a second thought whatsoever. What will fascinate them is something totally out of this world. This Mind Controlled UFO is certainly a good candidate.

The Mind Controlled UFO is a unique toy that not many kids are too familiar with yet. It is a unique take to a remote controlled flying machine. This toy does not have that typical remote control used by similar toys. This unidentified flying machine can be controlled by using the mind.

The Mind Controlled UFO makes use of your brain waves in order to maneuver the flying toy. It comes with a headband and an earlobe clip that measures the electrical activity in your brain. It functions just like an EEG monitor used in hospitals. Users also need to download an app for an iOS or Android device to turn it into a remote control. Users then pair the device to the headband via Bluetooth. An infrared transmitter included with the toy is also attached to the smartphone’s audio port. As users learn to relax and concentrate, the infrared transmitter then sends a wireless signal to the UFO to make it move in different directions. It may take a bit of practice to learn how to control the toy using your brain. But once you do, it becomes a very interesting experience.

The downloaded app also comes with a control panel that lets users adjust propeller controls, sensitivity of concentration as well as the filter level of background electromagnetic interference. The transmitter and the UFO can be charged using the included USB cable that users can connect to a computer. The headset requires one AAA battery. The Mind Controlled UFO is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $230.

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Bigtrak XTR Rover

by dennis November 20, 2012

Kids like playing with high tech toys. There is that certain kind of appeal to them that kids certainly like. It is no wonder that kids would certainly like playing with the Bigtrak XTR Rover.

The Bigtrak XTR Rover is not just any toy truck or rover. It comes with onboard high tech gadgetry that makes it not only a toy for kids but for kids at heart as well. This six-wheeler robotic rover is programmable and can be controlled using a smartphone. A computer module can be used to connect the robotic rover to a computer. The travel path of the Bigtrak XTR Rover can be recorded and played back to allow the robotic truck to follow the same path at another time. It can be a good way to have the Bigtrak XTR go to certain areas around the home just at a touch of a keypad for it to load a particular recorded path.

There are two accessory ports for the XTR where accessories can be connected. People can connect a missile launcher or an IR gun into it, even a webcam to see what the Bigtrak XTR sees as it goes on its way. This unique toy is currently available for pre-order at 70 UK Pounds or around US$112 at the I Want One of Those site. It is expected to be available in the market sometime in March of next year.

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Air Hogs Hover Assault Land And Air RC Car

by dennis August 31, 2012

Many kids are quite fascinated with remote controlled toys. There is that high level of excitement that kids feel when they have the ability to control racing cars or even control flying toys in the air. But it would even be more exciting having the option to do both playing with the same toy. That is what the new Air Hogs Hover Assault Land and Air RC toy.

The Air Hogs Hover Assault RC Toy is both a land and air remote control toy that kids may find quite fascinating indeed. Kids can have hours of fun either having the toy run through different terrain or have it fly into the air. It also comes with plastic missiles that can be fired from the air as well as on land. The Air Hogs Hover Assault is a toy that kids would especially like to have around to play with. It may even be considered as a good gift option for the upcoming holidays. The Air Hogs Hover Assault is available at Amazon for US$92.

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