HEXBUG Aquabot Remote Control Angelfish

$20, Smart Toy

Teaches: a robotic toy for water play

CTR Review

Now you can steer your Hexbug fish, using a tiny button-cell powered remote control. There is no on or off -- the fish turns on when it comes in contact with water, and has three different speeds and can travel in three different directions. There are nine "life-like swimming patterns" which work in autonomous mode or with the remote control. In addition, children can play with their Aquabot collection together using the unique control system that allows them to pilot two Angelfish at the same time by using Channel 1 remote to control the first fish and Channel 2 remote to control the second fish. If you don't want to pilot the fish, you can drop it in the water and it will switch to autonomous mode and explore the tank on its own. The Aquabot will go into sleep mode after five minutes of inactivity to save battery life. You can wake your fish in three ways: run your fingers through the water; touch the fish; or simply tap the side of your tank. Available in four translucent colors; 2 button cell batteries are included in each fish and 2 button cell batteries are included in each remote control. See also HEXBUG Aquabot Jellyfish and HEXBUG Aquabot Seahorse.