Surveyor SRV-1 mobile surveillance robot
$374.99 at thinkgeek.com
What do the pets do while you are at the office? Find out with this Webcam that can be controlled from any Web browser. The palm-sized rover crawls around the home at about half-a-mile per hour and can stream images onto the Internet. Steer manually via a Web interface or let the robot use its infrared sensors to explore solo at a range of up to 100 yards. A computer with a USB port is required. Captured video also can be archived. An AC adapter is included for recharging the robot’s lithium-ion battery pack.
X-UFO remote control aircraft by Silverlit
$179 at hobbytron.com
This innovative flying object, which features four independent motors and rotors, can fly up to 300 feet away from its pilot. Made of carbon fiber and durable foam, the X-UFO is soft enough to be safe indoors and tough enough to be used outdoors during calm conditions. A rechargeable battery is included, but 4 AA batteries, required for the remote control, are not. Red and blue LED lights make for a real UFO appearance at night. It’s also guaranteed to freak out the pets.
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