#TBT: the 1980s Dingbot that was far from high-tech

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  • 8 years ago
Tomy's Dingbot from the '80s is a battery operated bot that just beeps and bumps into objects like a Roomba, but it's not as cool since it doesn't actually clean your floors. Though this vintage toy is far from the high-tech bots that cook you ramen noodles, it's definitely the cutest. Check back each Thursday as we explore another piece of #ThrowbackTech for a whole new take on #TBT!

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