Playtime with Pleo, your robotic dinosaur friend - Caleb Chung

Caleb Chung shares his journey from being a mime to a successful toy designer. He discusses his early projects, including hamburger and McNugget makers, and his experiences with toy companies. Chung highlights the development of Furby, a major success, and his later work on Pleo, a robotic dinosaur. He emphasizes the blend of art, science, and business in innovation and the importance of creating toys that evoke empathy.

What was the speaker's profession before becoming a toy designer?

• A teacher

• A mime

• A musician

• A chef

Which company did the speaker work for before starting his own toy company?

• Hasbro

• Lego

• Mattel

• Fisher-Price

What was one of the challenges faced by the speaker in getting his toy inventions to market?

• Lack of creativity

• Insufficient materials

• High production costs

• Rejection by toy companies

What three elements does the speaker believe are essential for innovation?

• Design, Marketing, and Sales

• Creativity, Money, and Time

• Technology, Art, and Engineering

• Art, Science, and Business

What was the initial design challenge for the Furby?

• Creating a waterproof design

• Making it fly

• Ensuring it was edible

• Using a single motor for multiple functions

Who helped the speaker with the design of Furby's appearance?

• His colleague

• His daughter

• His wife

• His friend

How many Furbys were produced at the peak of its popularity?

• 20 million

• 30 million

• 10 million

• 40 million

What is Pleo, as described by the speaker?

• A virtual pet

• A robotic dinosaur

• A flying drone

• A talking doll

What is the primary goal of creating Pleo, according to the speaker?

• To evoke empathy

• To teach programming

• To make a profit

• To entertain children

What feature makes Pleo unique in terms of user interaction?

• It can swim

• It has a USB and SD card for customization

• It can fly

• It is edible