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Japan’s Kanematsu Corporation and Intuition Robotics announced today a partnership to co-develop a Japanese market version of Intuition’s AI companion robot ElliQ, providing emotional support, ...
There's a fluffy robot, about the size of a guinea pig, sitting on my couch, and it's squeaking. My friend's dog Wylie sits watching it, suspicious of its every move. Moflin is an AI companion robot ...
As children, many of us imagined our toys coming to life—speaking, thinking, and developing personalities of their own. Today ...
Editor’s Note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The ...
Unlike traditional assistants, AI girlfriend apps like Dream Companion are designed to support emotionally rich interactions ...