National Geographic Kids - USA (2021-12)

SHENZHEN ELEPHANT ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD (1);

20 NAT GEO KIDS^ •^ DECEMBER 2021 / JANUARY 2022 COLDSNAP, CORP. (2, BOTH); SEGWAY (3); ARCADE1UP (4); TCL (5, BOTH)

BY CHRIS TOMLIN

SUPERSMART

GADGETS,

ROBOTS, AND

VEHICLES

THAT COULD

CHANGE

YOUR LIFE

If you’re allergic to cats but still think they’re adorable, you might want to “adopt” MarsCat, a bionic animal companion. Just

like a real cat, MarsCat reacts to your touch and voice, wiggling when you pet it and even meowing back if you talk to it.

Each MarsCat has a unique body shape and personality, and it will respond differently depending on how you play with it. The

bot will also obey commands—sometimes. (Just like most real cats!) The best part? No stinky litter boxes to clean.

ROBOT

KITTY

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