Tankbot, by Desk Pets on page 30 in Pop Sci May 2011 issue. "Tankbot operates on four frequencies so that four people – and their 'bots – can play together. Each Rubik's Cube-size tank comes with a dongle that attaches to a smartphone, turning the handset into an infrared remote control. In autopilot mode, the [...]
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/16/desk-pets-tankbot-hands-on-video/
..and be one of the first to meet TankBot
Skitterbot and Trekbot were featured on Live with Kelly and Regis on Jan 26, 2011 as favorite toys for adults. http://blogs.liveregisandkelly.com/the_toy_guy/ http://timetoplaymag.com/playforum/2011/01/chris-byrne-on-live-with-regis-kelly-2/
Bruno Guillon is one of the main radio presenters in France (Virgin Radio audience 1,8 million people every morning.The radio team plays battle with the Desk Pets during the show and they encourage listeners to call the radio show to win Skitterbots. Watch as a Trekbot takes flight! (It's in French).
Desk Pets Skitterbot and Trekbot were presented as some of the Best Gifts for the Techie on the NBC Today Show by Lance Ulanoff from PC Magazine. Check out the video!
Skitterbot and Trekbot were featured by Katie Linendoll. The article says: "The first time we spotted the six-legged robotic insect Skitterbot, we were a bit creeped out. However, after going head-to-head with the Skitterbot Army, we think that the little bots are kind of fun. The aptly named Skitterbots are tiny botlike toys that can [...]