The older we get, the more we realized that most dads are really just big kids. And what kid, big or small, doesn't love a mechanical man with lots of moving parts and Space Age aspirations? So, in order to discourage the yawn-worthy gifting that occurs on Father's Day, we put out our robo-radar and gathered a group of diverse robot gifts to pass on to your gadget-loving old man.





Cyberman Robot Cufflinks ($45)
A shirt with French cuffs begs for snappy links. These robot cufflinks will make your dad feel like a rocket man.
At Cufflinksdepot.com




igrobot ($12.50)
A harmonious relationship between plant and ceramic rendered machine, the grass that grows out of the igrobot can be trimmed and will grow again. Plus, the container can be used for other purposes if dad so chooses. 
At Chocosho.com
iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot ($300) 
Our dad doesn't like to vacuum. We bet yours doesn't either. This little guy does the vacuuming all by itself, and even heads back to its charger on its own.
At Amazon.com
 
RC Mecha Godzilla 1974 (84,000 JPY= $853)
For the dad who has everything (and the offspring who does too), have this exclusive Godzilla remote control robot shipped overnight from Japan. This product is not available in the U.S.
At Blister.jp

Mechamo Centipede ($120)
Dad may have everything, but you don't (boo). So opt for this much more attainable robotic monster, assembly required to make sure pop is extra entertained.
At Electronickits.com
Pleo ($155)
He's cute, he cuddles, his personality is programmed to evolve over time and varies depending on how he is treated. He's also now half the price of when he first came out, and is dog-like enough to be pop's low-maintenance best friend.
At Amazon.com
Retro Robot T-Shirt ($14)
For the cool dad who revels in retro, this T-shirt can be customized depending on how thick he prefers the fabric of his shirts to be. Not bad for less than 20 bucks.
At Cafepress.com
Tokyo Bays Robot Alarm Clocks ($36-$48)
These robotic time-tellers even have moving arms and legs. Cute (but not too cute) and interactive.
At Tokyobayinc.com
R2D2 Aquarium ($80)
Luke...I am your fish tank. Killing two birds with one android, what dad doesn't love Star Wars as much as he loves robots? Fish not included.
At Hammacher.com

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Googles ($68)
Though this device is not exactly a robot, it's sure to make anyone who puts it on feel like one. Plus, we guarantee your dad will be stoked about having night vision.
At Amazon.com


Robot Movies ($20+)
A short list of some worthy options:
The Day The Earth Stood Still, Transformers, Terminator, Iron Man, Forbidden Planet, 2001, Metropolis, Wall-E, I Robot, Short Circuit, Iron Giant
At Amazon.com