The merger of generative AI and robotics is likely to take many forms, but one of the earliest — and cutest — is a chatty, 14-inch-tall kids' companion named Moxie.

Between the lines: Moxie was designed to be a trusted companion, and kids had already bonded with the robot. Moxie's abilities to tell stories, ask questions and learn about its owner were ...

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Right up to this week with Companion, the warning that robots are a bad idea is an entrenched part of cinema. But just how close are we to a robot-infused society? And how accurate is Hollywood's ...

"I'm a friendly, helpful and curious robot companion." Loading external pages ... including seniors and kids looking for companionship, can access the robotic resource. "It feels like it has ...

National People’s Congress, a miniature robotic dog named Sparky captured attention with its compact design, fluid motion, ...

[Photo/Xinhua] SHENZHEN — Able to accompany children at night and even alert parents of potential mental health risks in kids, an AI (artificial intelligence) companion robot for children ...