anki Cozmo

When Cozmo first rolled out from his charging dock, roused from his robotic slumbers, I couldn’t help but squeak “Awww!” With bright blue LED eyes capable of over 1000 expressions, Cozmo’s always eager to play games and get to know his surroundings. Tending to him can be like looking after a toddler, though, what with the constant need for attention and the little tantrums when he loses at one of his Power Cube contests. But before you start trawling Mumsnet for tips, remember, you can just pop him on charge to put him to sleep. This parenting lark is easy. £200 / stuff.tv/cozmo

BRICKS FIX There are correct ways to position Power Cubes, don’tcha know? Any offending bricks will be quickly flipped up the ‘right’ way by Cozmo. SAVING FACE Cozmo can learn up to 10 faces, cats and dogs included. Whenever he recognises someone,...