Artificial intelligencefromThe Verge2 days agoAI moves into the real world as companion robots and petsCompanion and pet-like robots at CES 2026 foreground social, emotional interaction and physical presence rather than purely task-oriented automation.
GadgetsfromEngadget4 days agoJapanese startup Ludens AI brought two very adorable robots to CES 2026Ludens AI offers Cocomo and Inu, tactile, voice-responsive robot companions designed for warmth, bonding behaviors, and desk or mobile companionship.
Artificial intelligencefromThe Verge4 days agoThis startup brought WALL-E to life and will also sell you WALL-E's weird cousinZeroth launches two US consumer robots: W1 tracked home companion ($5,599) and M1 humanoid companion ($2,899) with Google Gemini AI.
Artificial intelligencefromFortune1 month agoAmazon CTO Werner Vogels just released his 2026 tech predictions | Fortune2026 will see companion robots reduce loneliness, polymath developers thrive, urgent quantum-safe security, defense tech diffuse to civilians, and widespread personalized learning.
Artificial intelligencefromThe Verge4 months agoSwitchBot launches three AI-powered smart home products - including a pair of robotsSwitchBot launched three AI-powered smart-home products: an AI Hub with event comprehension, a colorful E Ink AI Art Frame, and animated companion bots.