The Ringbo Riding Robot -- Gearlog

There's been plenty of talk about the inevitable robotic uprising of the mid-to-late 21st century, but in the meantime, it's vital that we get in as many robot rides as humanly possible. Designed by Korean robotics manufacturer Airrobot, the Ringbo riding robot should help the young members of our species get in on the action early, while the robot riding's still good.

Targeted at kids ages 2 to 3, the Ringbo looks a bit like a Fisher-Price-designed "My First Segway" (or Rascal, take your pick), with a decidedly Radio Shack-esque flair for style. The device requires a good 6 to 8 hours of charging for an hour-long ride--certainly enough time to make a few trips between the TV and a juice-box-stocked Frigidaire.

The Ringbo will be on display to the public with a number of other wacky Korean gadgets at New York's Koreannovation show on May 14th and 15th.