HEXBUG Aquabot, Innovation First International, Inc., Greenville, Texas, USA

The first water-born HEXBUG micro robotic creature that behaves like a real fish! The HEXBUG Aquabot has an automatic on and off sensor that activates when the fish is submerged in water. When in water, the colorful HEXBUG Aquabot comes to life swimming around to explore its environment. Available in five translucent colors.

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HexBug Aquabot New for 2013 is the Hex Bugs Aquabot. These cool HexBugs are like pet fish - that you never need to feed and don't die (unless the batteries die). HexBug Aquabot work like regular HexBug Nano, but in the water. Simply drop them in a tank of water or the bathtub and watch them swim all around. So simple, but so cool. I could see kids loving this come bath time. There are a number of different colors to the HexBug Aquabot and when you get a few in the tank, it really looks like fish swimming around.

As soon as we can get some samples, we will have a full review of the HexBug Aquabots.

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Hexbug Aquabot from Innovation First is a small swimming fish powered by button cell batteries. We've seen it before last year from a New Zealand company called Zuru Toys.
Put a hook on one and you'd have the ultimate self propelling bass lure. The clear plastic packaging is put to good use -- as a small fish tank, shaped like a hexigon, of course. About the size of a bass lure, these self-propelled robotic fish look just like Robo Fish; which were developed in New Zealand last year and still appear to be on the market (http://amzn.to/13ft2cH). Each fish is powered by two button-cell batteries (included). The silicon rubbery tails can be pulled off and used on different fish. The tail motion is randomized by a small internal computer, which gives a lifelike swimming motion to the fish. There is no on or off switch. Instead, you touch each side of the fish, on two capacitive sensors if you want the fish to swim out of water. The sensors also can be triggered by water.

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The Aquabot is the first water-born HEXBUG micro robotic creature with smart fish technology! Powered by electro-magnetic propulsion, this robotic toy swims just like a real fish, diving down and around to explore its environment. The colorful Aquabot offers kids the fun experience of having a pet fish, without all the messy clean-up. The Aquabot is equipped with an automatic on and off sensor that activates when submerged in water, a design element meant to get kids thinking about the science behind the robot. When in water, the colorful HEXBUG Aquabot comes to life swimming around, diving and changing directions to explore its environment. Available in two body styles and ten translucent colors.

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The new water-born Angelfish and Hammerhead Shark are packed with smart fish technology, added "Tap on Tank" wake sensor and an inner LED glow that makes them appear more alive than ever before! Now with expansive, interactive environments, the HEXBUG Aquabot 2.0 Shark Tank and The Harbour provides the fun experience of having a pet fish without all the messy clean-up!

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This expanded interactive environment provides the fun experience of having a pet fish, without all the messy clean-up! Each Shark Tank comes with an Angelfish, engineered with smart fish technology, added sensors and an inner LED glow that makes it appear more alive than ever before!

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The most expansive interactive environment for you to play with your Aquabot collection! Each Harbour comes with two Aquabot 2.0s, engineered with smart fish technology, added sensors and an inner LED glow that makes them appear more alive than ever before!

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These are new for 2014 - Hexbug have released a new and improved Robotic fish & Hammerhead Shark. Now with LED lights and 'wake up' on demand technology.
I love the fact that you can see inside the toy if you look closely.
This is the first water-born HexBug micro robotic creature with smart fish technology 2.0!
Powered by electro-magnetic propulsion, this swimming shark dives up and down, changing directions to explore its environment. In this video you see one of the new Aquabot Hammerhead Sharks as well as another Aquabot 2.0 angel fish swimming in the same fish tank.
The box and peel & stick transfers are excellent and far better than the older version. I also show how to make a lid out of the packaging!

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Love Robotic Fish ? So does this great grey shark! Shark Tank brings great interactive snapping fun to these cute realistic robotic fish from HexBug.
These are new for 2014 - Hexbug have released a new and improved Robotic fish. Now with LED lights and 'wake up' on demand technology.
I love the fact that you can see inside the toy if you look closely.
This is the first water-born HexBug micro robotic creature with smart fish technology 2.0!
Powered by electro-magnetic propulsion, this swimming fish dives up and down, changing directions to explore its environment. In this video you see three of the new Aquabot fish alongside some of the older 1.0 model
Equipped with an automatic on and off sensor that activates when submerged and removed from water.
Each AquaBot comes complete with Two button cell batteries AG13 (LR44) included in each fish.
This is easily set-up in seconds and ready to play the moment it is out of the Packaging. (Just add water!)
There are circa 10 different colours and designs. Some look like Angel Fish and others like a Hammerhead shark.
After 5 minutes the AquaBots will stop swimming and float. This is to save the battery life when left un-attended.
This is the Shark I have been looking for!

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Here is the special edition HexBug Zombie Aquabot. It has special luminescent painted design on both sides so that it glows eerily in the dark.
This is a Play test Review where you watch the Zombie fish capture one by one all the fish in this fish bowl until there is only one left.
Did you guess the right one ?

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The HEXBUG Aquabot 2.0 Fish Bowl was put to the test by the NECN Does It Work crew. Check out how we did!

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In this video I demonstrate and test six of the latest Robotic Fish.
I selected three Aquabot 2.0s and three Robo Fish that give a good representation of the range & choice available by both manufacturers. (HexBug and Zuru respectively)
Both types of Robotic Fish are excellent swimmers, the Aquabot 2.0s have more technological features but in the end this comes down to their look and style. I have both types but my favourites are the HexBug AquaBot 2.0s. I simply love their brightly coloured 'robot' styling..

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3 Aquabot 2.0 by Hexbug
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3 Robo Fish by Zuru

From HexBug we have both an Angel Fish and Hammerhead shark design as well as the newest Tricolour design.
From Zuru we have the two main looks - 'realistic' like the Nemo Clown fish and 'Fun' like the Pirate fish. I also have a rare Robo Fish that has a LED light.

I will soon see which of these robotic fish my great grey shark prefers!

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The Great Grey Shark in this HexBug Shark Tank set loves ALL types of Robotic Fish!
Shark Tank from HexBug is compatible with both Hexbug and Zuru Robotic Fish. In this video you will see just how fun it is to 'Play the Shark' and try to capture / eat all of the fish!
Great interactive Snapping, Catching, Splashing fun!

New for 2014 - Hexbug have released a new and improved Aquabot 2.0 Robotic fish. Now with LED lights and 'wake up' on demand technology.
I love the fact that you can see inside the toy if you look closely.
This is the first water-born HexBug micro robotic creature with smart fish technology 2.0!
The Zuru RoboFIsh are an assortment ranging from 'life-like' looking Clown Fish to their 'fun' Pirate range. Rob Fish also have a few versions with LED lights internal to the fish.
Oh types are Powered by electro-magnetic propulsion, this swimming robotic fish dives up and down, changing directions to explore its environment. In this video you see three of the new Aquabot 2.0 fish alongside three of the older Robo Fish.
Equipped with an automatic on and off sensors that activates when submerged and removed from water.
Both types of Robotic Fish come complete with Two button cell batteries AG13 (LR44) included in each fish.
After 5 minutes the AquaBots will stop swimming and float. This is to save the battery life when left un-attended. Tapping or knocking them will 'wake them up' again.

This is the Shark I have been looking for!

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At Toy Fair 2015 we got a first look at the new Aquabots coming out in 2015. They all look great and we love how they swim around and really give you the feel of a fish tank. Here is all the info -

HEXBUG® Aquabot Remote Control Angelfish
Exciting underwater adventures await with the new HEXBUG® Aquabot Remote Control Angelfish! For the first time ever, kids can control their pet fish – effortlessly steering it up and down and around any objects in its path!
Powered by electro-magnetic propulsion and a water activated automatic on and off sensor, the new Angelfish has 3 different speeds and can travel in 3 different directions to explore its environment. This unique HEXBUG® Aquabot has a vibrant personality and 9 life-like swimming patterns that work in autonomous mode or with the remote control!
But that’s not all; kids can play with their HEXBUG® Aquabot collection together using our unique control system that allows you to pilot TWO Angelfish at the same time. Simply use a Channel 1 remote to control the first fish, and a Channel 2 remote to control the other fish. At last, kids can collect pet fish together without the mess of a real aquarium!
Done piloting your pet Angelfish? Simply drop it in the water and watch it switch to autonomous mode as it explores its tank all on its own. After 5 minutes of inactivity your Aquabot will go into sleep mode to save battery life. Ready to wake it up? Thanks to our patent-pending technology you can wake up your pet 3 different ways: simply run your fingers through the water, touch the fish, or just tap the side of your tank and your finned friend will spring to life!
Our engineers want to inspire kids creativity, so we select every design feature carefully to get kids thinking about the science behind our robots while they play.
HEXBUG® Aquabot Remote Control Angelfish (MSRP $19.99) is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 3 years and up. Available in 4 translucent colors. 2 button cell batteries are included in each fish and 2 button cell batteries are included in each remote control.

HEXBUG® Aquabot Jellyfish
Get ready because HEXBUG is making waves with a revolutionary, new Aquabot – the HEXBUG® Aquabot Jellyfish! Loaded with smart fish® technology, this new Jellyfish will amp up the action of your robotic aquarium with its vibrant inner glow and 15 pre-programmed swimming routines.
Watch as the Jellyfish uses its 18 tentacles and powerful ducted impeller motor to spin and swim gracefully as it explores its new home. Want your Jellyfish to dive deeper? No problem! For the first time ever, users can adjust the HEXBUG Aquabot’s buoyancy (using adjustable weights in battery door) to give their pet customized swimming patterns.
HEXBUG® Aquabot Jellyfish (MSRP $14.99) is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 3 years and up. Available in 5 translucent colors; 3 button cell batteries are included.

HEXBUG® Aquabot Seahorse
Your Aquabot aquarium is about to get a tropical transformation! Introducing HEXBUG® Aquabot Seahorse! Packed with smart fish® technology and powered by electro-magnetic propulsion, this water-born Seahorse uses its curly rubber tail and elegant back fin to gracefully swim and bounce around inside any fish tank.
HEXBUG® Aquabot Seahorse (MSRP $14.99) is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 3 years and up. Available in 5 translucent colors; 2 button cell batteries are included.

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The Hexbug Aquabot 2.0 - this week on Santa's Picks Saturdays. This new and improved Smart Fish- had glowing LEDs that light up the eyes while swimming. The Aquabot fish/shark also goes to sleep after five minutes in the water unless it senses vibration- this saves a lot on batteries. The Aquabot 2.0 comes in a variety of colors and you can buy it with its own bowl and as part of larger, more involved kits.

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Meet the HEXBUG AquaBot Remote Control Angelfish! Kids can now experience the fun of having a pet fish without all the messy cleanup!

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No more feeding, no more flushing goldfish down the toilet, robotic fish, it’s the future.

This little RC fish is from hexbugs.
Unlike previous hexbug fish this one has a remote control that lets us have some control of our little fishy friend.

I bought the “I do 3D vertical” printing pen at walmart for $10
I bought the hexbug AquaBot radio controlled fish at target for $20
The fishbowl was a refuge from a goldfish long past.

I wanted the Hexbugs walking battling tarantula with laser cannons but my baby wanted the fish so…

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This week, our journey through the wilds of Planet HEXBUG takes us under the sea. An ecosystem teeming with synthetic life; and mysteries.
What will we discover in the vast ocean of this wonderful world? There's only one way to find out!

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