Furby, the Artificially Intelligent Toy, Has Own Special Language
VERNON HILLS, Ill., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- "Doo-moh ay-ay kah." That's Furbish for
"Please See Me."
Furby, Tiger Electronics, Ltd's cuddly standalone animatronic pet, will roll-out at toy stores
nationally in the upcoming weeks. When Furby "comes to life," the first thing he'll do is tell you his
name in Furbish. Each Furby has a name. Furbish is Furby's native tongue. Over time, Furby will
gradually integrate English into its vocabulary, much like an immigrant to the United States. Furby
has a vocabulary of nearly 200 Furbish and English words and sounds. In all, Furby is able to "say"
more than 800 phrases. Ultimately, Furby will use both Furbish and English to communicate.
Furbish is a fantasy language with a structure loosely based on many global languages. Furby will
come with an English-Furbish dictionary. Furby, interacts with the environment through sight, touch,
hearing and physical orientation. When Furby wakes up he could say, "Dah/o-loh/u-tye" (sun up).
Each animated electronic plush toy is unique, intelligent and equipped with a singular personality.
Furby can move and "noh-lah" (dance). Other motion includes eyes that open and close, ears that
wiggle and a mouth that moves when speaking. Furbys communicate with each other via infrared
signals, and can teach each other tricks and songs. Furbys love to "wee-tee" (sing). They can also
catch one another's colds and start to sneeze. The electronics are fully integrated into each pet; no
additional equipment or computer is required. Approximate retail price is $30.
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