The worldwide popularity for Tekno led to prominent awards and widespread media coverage which included newspaper articles, television and film appearances, and a stand-alone feature on the cover of Time magazine.

[2] Tekno's basic fun included walking, barking, eating, and sleeping, and special motor sensors enabled emotional and lifelike intelligence.

[3] Smart light sensor technology also gave Tekno the ability to understand visual commands and to react to environmental stimuli, even knowing when to go to sleep on its own.

Developed by Bob Del Principe, Brian Dubinksy, and designer Gary Leynes, Tekno launched in the fall of 2000 retailing for $39.99.

Marketing efforts included a national television commercial campaign, traditional public relations, live talk show appearances, and the creation of the Institute of Robotic Technology to promote the world of robotics.

[5] Entering a crowded toy pet market which included Rocket the Wonder Dog from Fisher Price, and Poo-Chi, from Tiger Electronics and SEGA, Tekno was named the best puppy for its value by Jim Silver of the popular magazine Toy Wishes.

A new version of Kitty the Tekno Kitten was launched in the UK in July 2014 and was expected to be released in the US in December 2014 and comes with pink color.

In comparison to previous Tekno pets, Polly was an edgier talkative robot with special voice learning technology to mimic and repeat its owner's words.

These artificial intelligence and voice activated robots interact with each other and talk in "Dinkish" language.

Sakura interact with girls or boys and answers yes and no questions, doing fortune telling, knows funny facts, fashion, keeping secrets using her key and remote, and dances on a robotic scooter.

The 2007 release in the Tekno and Friends Pet line were puppy, kitten, elephant, and monkey.

If the owner makes his mouth open and gives him a bone, he will chew it, and launch it away with an almighty burp.

Multi-channel operation means that two or more of these fearsome characters can fight each other and battle for victory using their giant pincer hands.

[12] This incredible bird has been fitted with the newest ultra-sensitive voice recognition chip for even greater control and sophistication.

The 2017 release in the Tekno and Friends line were every single pet; puppies, kittens, dinosaurs, and raccoons.