How to Turn a Robotic Dog into a Walking, Talking Furby

🐶We initially bought the robotic dog to be a friend for our pet, Joobie.

😱We decided to cover the robotic dog in fur to make it look like a cat and see if Joobie would like it.

🤖Since Joobie wasn't interested, we embraced the robotic nature of the dog and turned it into a Furby.

🛠️We collaborated with a YouTuber experienced in 3D-printing Furby projects to create the mechanized parts for the Furby head.

🦙After covering the robotic dog in fur and adding a face, our creation looks like a walking, talking Furby with a llama-like appearance.

Why did you decide to cover the robotic dog in fur?

—We initially wanted to see if our pet cat, Joobie, would like the robotic dog by making it look like a cat. However, when Joobie showed no interest, we decided to fully embrace the robot and turn it into a Furby.

How did you create the Furby head?

—We collaborated with a YouTuber experienced in 3D-printing Furby projects. They helped us model and 3D-print the mechanized parts for the Furby head, which we then covered in fur.

Is the Furby fully functional?

—While the Furby does have some mechanized parts and can walk and talk, it is not as advanced as the original Furby toy from the '90s. Our main focus was on creating a fun and unique pet-like experience.

What materials did you use to cover the Furby in fur?

—We used faux fur in gray and pink colors. The gray fur blends well with the robot's moving parts, while the pink fur adds a pop of color to the belly of the Furby.

How long did it take to complete the project?

—The project took several days to complete, from 3D-printing the parts to attaching the fur. It was a fun and challenging project that required attention to detail and creativity.

02:21We bought a robotic dog with the intention of making a friend for our pet cat, Joobie.

06:16We collaborated with a YouTuber experienced in 3D-printing Furby projects to create the mechanized parts for the Furby head.

08:13We wrapped the robotic dog in plastic wrap and tape to create a pattern for the fur, then attached the fur using Velcro.

09:26The finished Furby looks amazing, with a llama-like appearance and a walking, talking functionality.