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Most kids' robot toys use one or more of these controls: a handheld remote, touch sensors, voice commands, or gesture/hand-sensing. Some robot games instead use manual two-player controllers (for example, a boxing-style ring controller).

Many listings show rechargeable batteries, with some specifying USB recharging. At least one product listing mentions about 1 hour of playtime on its built-in rechargeable battery; other listings do not give consistent playtime figures.

Listings commonly specify ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) as the material and describe the build as a tough or durable ABS design suitable for daily play.

Gesture-capable robots use hand-gesture sensing alongside a wireless controller. At least one listing specifies a 2.4 GHz wireless controller for remote commands.

Many models can walk or dance and play music. Controls include remote, gesture, touch, and voice interaction; common extras are expressive LED light-up eyes and occasional additions like a built-in piggy bank.

Listings show programmable actions (inputting action sequences), touch-sensor controls, voice interaction, and remote or gesture-based control. Many models also list expressive LED eyes as part of their interactive features.