The sequel to Anki’s lovable, Pixar-like toy robot is much more powerful. But it’s still very much a toy If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...

This is how many of my colleagues' first encounters with Anki's new mini robot "Vector" went. The chirping caterpillar robot simulates a surprising number of emotions with its lovingly animated eyes, ...

That's the first big difference. The second is how Anki is bringing Vector to market. Rather than launching directly from a retailer, the company is going after early-early-adopters via a Kickstarter ...