ohgizmo.com - 1/20/2009
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By Evan Ackerman
The learning curve for flying R/C helicopters can be pretty steep, even for some of the simpler 3 and 4 channel models. Taiyo is trying to make it a little bit easier with this voice controlled heli, which responds to 5 commands: “start engine,” ...
crunchgear.com - 1/15/2009
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crunchgear.com —
Tokyo-based Taiyo Corp. [JP] yesterday announced they will
start selling a toy helicopter that responds to voice
commands in March (price in Nippon: $60). This date is confirmed for Japan only but Taiyo said Asia, North America and Europe will also ...
(more)
Coming soon: Voice-controlled toy helicopters
news.yahoo.com - 1/16/2009
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news.yahoo.com —
TOKYO (AFP) For those who are seeking an
innovative way of playing with their toys, a Japan
company is offering a helicopter that responds to voice commands. Taiyo Co. Ltd. unveiled the helicopter at a Tokyo toy forum Wednesday with sales starting in ...
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Japan company to sell voice-control toy helicopter - ...
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Voice Controlled R/C Helicopter
Tech Blog —
... Taiyo has unveiled an r/c helicopter that "responds to 5 commands: start engine, up, hold, down and stop." Expect to shell out $60 when it's released later this year. Video after the break.
Taiyo Co. plans to release a 7.2-inch radio controlled helicopter with 10-foot range sometime in 2009.
[via OhGizmo - Engadget]
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