CES 2017: Photos of the top tech for kids and pets
I Do 3D Print Shop
This 3D printer is aimed at kids.
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Petcube Bites Wi-Fi camera and treat dispenser
Petcube introduced Petcube Bites at CES. It will begin rolling out in late April online and at retailers. It offers a remote treat dispenser in addition to the video features available on existing Petcube devices. Beginning in February 2017, Petcube is giving all new and existing Petcube owners four hours of free video cloud storage each day through the Petcube app.
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Petcube Play remote Wi-Fi pet camera with laser
Petcube Play offers remote video access to your pet through an app, and even has a laser so that you can play games with your pet from afar.
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LEGO coding kit
Lego has created coding kits for kids.
BuddyPhones InFlight
The BuddyPhones InFlight have a three-volume setting so that parents can control the volume depending on the environment. Up to four kids can share one device using a BuddyCable.
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Elmoji junior coding robot
Elmoji helps kids learn coding.
Play-Doh Touch
You can make characters or objects out of Play-Doh and bring them to life on-screen with this toy.
Woobo social robot
Woobo is a social robot for kids and it’s a little scary and a little weird all at the same time.
Kyon pet tracker
This GPS tracker has LED lights with messages in the band.
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Avatarmind iPal
This companion pal laughs when you tickle it.
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Link collar for dogs
The Link collar has GPS built into the system so you can track your pet. It includes an activity tracker and temperature notifiers.
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Toymail connected talking toy
This toy allows parents to send messages to kids.
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Whistle 3 pet tracker
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Catspad smart food and water dispenser
Catspad smart food and water dispenser for cats.
Buddy companion robot
This one is aimed at kids and seniors.
Jimutech robot
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Galaxy Zega battle toy
Galaxy Zega was drawing plenty of attention at CES, with participants battling each other with tanks. Made by SmartX.
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HumaK smart toy
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Leka smart toy
Leka is for children with developmental disabilities.
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Lunii Storytellers
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Meyko companion for children with asthma
This is a combo companion and health-care device aimed at children with asthma.
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Neil Playing and Learning Buddy
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Dozer connected sleep toy
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Fisher-Price smart stationary bike for toddlers
Doesn’t every toddler need a stationary exercise bike with a tablet to keep them entertained?
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Ziro hands-free robot controller
Ziro provides DIY kits to build toys that you control by moving your hands.
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UBTECH Alpha 2 robot
Alpha 2 is a fully mobile humanoid robot that can mimic virtually all human movements.
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Tractive dog collar
GPS dog collars were a big hit at CES.
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Hexapod robot spider
This robot spider moves in pretty cool ways.
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Pokemon accessories
If you want a Pokemon case, you’ll find it at CES.
Teena Maddox is a VP at Brodeur Partners. She is a former Associate Managing Editor at TechRepublic. Teena's lifelong journalism career has included writing on staff for publications including People magazine, W magazine and Women's Wear Daily.