U.S. firm announces new robot dog at toy show

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows a new robot dog introduced Feb. 13 at the American International Toy Fair. The robot, called i-cybie, was developed by Silverlit Toys (U.S.A) Inc. With special sensors, i-cybie responds to its owner's affection or lack of it. It can also express six different emotions -- fear, anger, dislike, happiness, surprise and sadness. The robot will be on sale as early as August in the U.S. with a price tag of between $150 and $200.