This is how many of my colleagues' first encounters with Anki's new mini robot "Vector" went. The chirping caterpillar robot simulates a surprising number of emotions with its lovingly animated eyes, ...

For nerds, Vector is the perfect pet – it only eats electricity, is house-trained, allergy-friendly and (often) even listens to what you say. Thanks to the built-in sensors and the 4-core processor, ...