Knowra Furby Furby Furby is an interactive robotic plush toy first released by Tiger Electronics in 1998. It responds to sound, touch, and movement with speech and motion.
Speech synthesis : Speech synthesis is the artificial production of spoken language from text or other inputs. Furby's changing vocalizations are generated electronically rather than recorded as complete phrases.
Tiger Electronics : Tiger Electronics was an American toy and electronics company known for handheld games and electronic toys. Tiger Electronics developed and first released Furby.
Entertainment robot : An entertainment robot is a robot designed primarily for play, performance, or social interaction. Furby is an early mass-market example of a robot-like toy made for companionship.
Furbish : Furbish is the fictional language spoken by Furby toys, mixed with words from human languages as interaction progresses. The toy's staged shift from Furbish toward English made its speech part of its character.
Tamagotchi : Tamagotchi is a handheld digital pet released by Bandai in 1996 that requires ongoing care through button-based interaction. Both toys invite caretaking, but Tamagotchi centers on a screen and explicit needs.
Sound sensor : A sound sensor detects acoustic energy and converts it into an electrical signal. Furby reacts to nearby noise, including voices and claps.
Dave Hampton : Dave Hampton is an American inventor and roboticist who co-created Furby. Hampton helped design Furby's robotics and interactive behavior.
Social robot : A social robot communicates with people through behavior such as speech, gesture, or facial expression. Furby uses expressive motion and vocal responses to invite social interaction.
Anthropomorphism : Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, feelings, or intentions to nonhuman entities. Furby's speech and reactions encourage people to treat it as if it has feelings.
AIBO : AIBO is Sony's line of robotic pets, first introduced in 1999, designed to move and interact like a dog. AIBO offers more complex mobile robotics, while Furby uses a plush body and simpler motions.
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