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Love them or hate them, it looks like robotic pets are here to stay. But most of them are just too expensive for what is, basically, a toy. They might be lifelike, but I just can’t see any robot, no matter how evolved, to be at the same level as a real animal.

The Robotic Chick, however, is much more affordable and manages to be cute, not creepy. Maybe because it’s not so “pet-like” as a dog or cat? This ball of yellow (artificial) fluff is 8 cm tall and powered by 3 watch batteries. It interacts with people by cheeping, chirping and flapping its wings when it’s petted, and it will cry if you ignore it.

Unlike a real pet, it doesn’t need food or water, and you can just turn it off if you’re bored. It will also stay cute, unlike live chicks that tend to grow up and turn into soup after mum tells you they ran off.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on ThinkGeek.com.