Toy Manufacturer Bossa Nova Concepts revealed that it plans to launch a robot-themed virtual world targeted at children to accompany its forthcoming line of robot toys, according to a report from Pittsburgh arts site Pop City.

BNC intends to launch the first of its three robot toys for the domestic and international market in fall 2009. Though he declined to provide any specifics on the planned toys, CEO David Palmer hinted that the three products will comprise of a "high-energy action robot for boys of about 10, a lovable and cuddly animal robot for young girls that performs a funny dance routine, and a highly mobile expressive robot, rich in sound with a variety of expressions. "

He added, “There’s nothing else like this on the marketplace. It will take robots to the next level, adding all the rich features of interaction and expression, action and movement, speed and pace. It’s more than just a remote control toy, it’s a friend and companion.”

The company expects to complement the toys with a virtual world in which children who don't own a robot toy can create robot avatars, interact with each other, and learn how to build their own robots. So far, BNC is operating with only three on staff with several contract employees, hoping to add more if its toys eventually take off.