Meet the Chatty Robot Who Wants to Outsmart Every Other Toy

Typically it would go here," says Bradsher. And when the language engine sputters, Musio can always rely on a joke to keep the conversation flowing. "Initially our goal should be maybe to give them fun, rather than just complete sentences and the perfect response," Shin says. True to form, Musio introduces himself with a crowdpleaser. "I can talk, tell a joke and communicate with other things," Musio says, pausing with a comic's timing before adding, "Wait I can do this too." He then lets out a flatulent sound for a solid 2 seconds, because kids may want a "smart" toy, but never at the expense of fun.