On stage at WWDC today, Tim Cook stepped aside to allow app developer Anki to debut a new product, known as Anki Drive. According to Cook, “Anki uses iOS devices and the iOS platform to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into our daily lives.” The product uses robotic toy cars powered by Bluetooth to drive on a track. The cars know their location and they are able to react to their surroundings in real time. They analyze thousands of potential actions every second and are equipped to handle a multitude of situations. It’s described as a real world video game, as the weapons and the cars can be programmed individually. The cars are controlled via the iPhone or the iPad. Anki Drive is coming to Apple Stores this fall, while the app is available for download today.
