A new toy for kids and robot enthusiasts called TankBot from Desk Pets International offers infrared sensors that allow the micro-vehicle to navigate mazes, and a universal remote that plugs in to the headphone jack of an iOS or Android device and, with a companion app, allows users to control the unit using virtual "dual joystick" (iOS) or directional arrow (Android) steering. The TankBots also play sounds and blink when idle, and feature three modes of play.
