It doesn’t matter how old you are, everyone gets a bit excited at the idea of robots. From Megatron of ‘Transformers’ to the titular ‘Wall-E’, or even Bender from ‘Futurama’, robots are always figures in our pop culture. Whether they’re battling each other Gladiator-style, providing educational uses or simply looking cute, A.I (Artificial Intelligence) is proving not only to be scientifically progressive, but also cool.

Outside of TV and movies, the recent developments in technology have paved the way for more creative robotic gizmos to educate and entertain us in real life. If you do find your interest peaked, keep reading to find out more about some of the different types of Artificial Intelligence available.

Battleground Spider Double Pack

As I said, one of the most entertaining things about robots is to see them fight it out (for sport, not violence, of course), so what better way to enjoy the experience than the Battleground Spider Double Pack? Including two battle-ready robot bugs, the remote-controlled game is great for unleashing your competitive streak and having some action-packed fun.

With great sound effects, four control channels, sensors and blasters, these bugs aren’t messing about; they’re ready for combat and have up to a 2-meter range to give you more flexibility as you battle it out for robot supremacy. You really will feel like you’ve taken back to the early 2000s for an episode of Robot Wars – just remember to avoid the pit of oblivion!

Build-A-Bot Robot Pets Assortment

If it’s cute and cuddly you’re more inclined towards, then perhaps fighting robot-spiders aren’t your cup of tea. Instead, you can try out the Build-A-Bot Robot Pets Assortment from Argos, which is perfect for younger children. Think Build-A-Bear, but with less stuffing and more tech.

The Build-A-Bot is simpler to keep it easy for younger kids, who can create their own animal-themed bots however they like. They can even customise their bots to mix their parts up with other bots, creating hi-tech hybrids such as a DinoBunny or maybe even a BunnyFox?! With over 20 parts, kids can dive in as they get bot-making and learn more about technology. Just switch them on and watch these cool characters come to life. Priced at just £29.99, these robot pets are an easy and fun way for kids to get creative as they learn.

Meccano Robot M.A.X

If you’ve ever seen the Pixar film ‘Wall-E’, you’ll know how easy it is to fall in love with a sweet little robot. For your own real-life Wall-E, there is the Meccano Robot known as M.A.X – an interactive robot that learns, talks and has facial expressions. Made with infrared sensors, M.A.X can glide around with ease and avoid bumping into anything. Not simply a toy, M.A.X is a unique robot who can engage and educate. The robot, which is programmed to learn from interactions and develop the more you engage with him, will soon come to feel like a part of the family the more time you spend interacting with it.

M.A.X is controlled via voice commands, buttons and an app known as the M.A.X app, which you can download for free! Once assembled, the robot is 12-inches tall and has a range of different facial expressions that make it seem more human than machine. M.A.X comes with games, having a built-in gaming platform and trivia game, and even has a few jokes up its mechanical sleeve.

Available from John Lewis at £134.99.