The PINOKY ring turns your plush toys into soft robots

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Bringing your childhood memories back to life has never been easier, at least when it comes to your plush friends. Toys that were never designed for movement can now be animated thanks to a simple ring-like device called PINOKY designed by a group of researchers from Keyo University, the University of Tokyo in frames of the Igarashi Design Interface Project. Simply snap the ring around a plush toy’s limb, or any other plush extremity for that matter, and marvel at the sight of your favorite childhood friend waving at you vigorously... Continue Reading The PINOKY ring turns your plush toys into soft robots

Section: Childsplay

Tags: Keyo University, Toys, University of Tokyo

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