Robotic toys should be kept away from moisture and water at all time. They should also be kept clear of dust, dirty, or outside contaminants. Any mechanical or moving parts should be oiled according with the manufacturers directions.
Unfortunately it just does not seem like there are specific robotic toys made for girls. Unless it is like a Barbie. Most robotic toys seem to be for both genders, but does not lean more towards one or the other.
Robotic toys can sometimes enhance what are seen as old fashioned toys. One example is dolls or action figures. If the toy is robotic it can be interacted with in different ways and many times the toy can be learned from and the toy can learn from the user. This site sells many robotic toys. http://www.robotshop.com/robot-toys.html
Lego Mindstorm makes a full range of robotic toys that are highly educational.
There are shops that sell robotic and RC toys both for hobbyists and children. Places like Walmart and Kmart have these toys in mass quantities. Meanwhile, stores like Brookstone and Robot Shop cater more toward collectors and avid builders.
It really depends on the age. Small children as in under 3 years old would not be safe with robotic toys because of the choking hazard. Small children between 3-8 years old can play with the toys but under supervision.
they are amazing robotic kids toys that have a huge range of colours and have a mind of there own!
KB toys offered a toy cat but they have since gone out of business.
One could buy robotic toys online on multiple websites. The most popular and therefore recommended websites are 'RobotShop', 'TinToyArcade' and 'RobotIsland'.
The Teksta Robotic Puppy can be bought online from amazon, ebay for a good price. If u wish to buy in store then it can be bought at toys'r'us, wallmart and target.
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Teksta Robotic Pyppies is a electronic device which has features similar to a real life dog. They are aimed at the very young consumers of age 5-10 years old.