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In a departure from its smaller toys, Hasbro is introducing what it calls a
"realistic, life-size" miniature pony, Butterscotch My FurReal Friends Pony,
that will be sensitive to light and touch and will embody enough robotics to,
among other things, turn its head to see who tickled its ears and shake its head
after "eating" its carrot.

It will sniff and whinny and respond to soothing voices when it becomes
frightened by the dark or by too much commotion around it, company spokesmen
said. And it is made to bear the weight of young children and simulate
galloping. Available in the fall, it is expected to cost $300.

For photo and complete story go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/16/technology/circuits/16robot.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin