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Meet SwapBots, an augmented-reality toy that pairs with the iPad

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With so many kid-friendly games, apps, and programs these days, it can be hard for parents to pry their kids away from the screen—but not all screen time has to be passive. </p><p>
SwapBots (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swapbots/swapbots-the-augmented-reality-toy-and-video-game) is a new line of physical toys that spring to life when paired with a smartphone or tablet, thanks to augmented reality. The toy itself is made up of various blocks that you stack up, three pieces high, to make a character—pick between different feet, torsos, and heads. The blocks are lightweight, and are easier to stack than your standard Lego bricks.</p><figure class="large "><a class="zoom" href="https://cms-images.idgesg.net/images/article/2017/03/swap-bots-box-toys03-100714022-orig.jpg"><img src="(http://images.techhive.com/images/article/2017/03/swap-bots-box-toys03-100714022-large.jpg)" border="0" alt="swap bots box toys03" width="700" height="526" data-imageid="100714022"/>[/url] <small class="credit">SwapBots</small></figure>
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Once your bot is ready to roll, the app will walk you through the pairing process, which only takes seconds and involves holding the toy up in front of the camera. Once activated, your character will begin to move—flapping its wings, wiggling its tentacles, or whatever features you’ve given your bot.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3182427/consumer-electronics/meet-swapbots-an-augmented-reality-toy-that-pairs-with-the-ipad.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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