I tested an AI-powered pet designed to 'ease stress and bring comfort' to Gen Z—it went exactly how a psychologist predicted

"It looks like a furry potato," my roommate said, looking at my newly-arrived Moflin.With its small, oblong body covered in ...
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New AI improves companion robots with conversation, personalization

It seems like everything is getting smarter nowadays — thanks to AI. This includes something known as companion robots. Scripps News has been following the health tech behind companion robots, which ...
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Retirees: Your Next Companion May Be a Robot

Elliq, a foot-hight robot that looks like an oval lampshade on a small base, greets Monica Perez first thing in the morning, asks her how she feels, and reminds her about taking medications and any ...
Business Insider

New York state officials are giving companion robots to more than 800 senior citizens to help combat loneliness

New York state officials will offer companion robots to hundreds of senior citizens. The robots' features include wellness activity suggestions and medication reminders. Older adults face a higher ...
Government Technology

New York to Bring Companion Robots to Seniors' Homes

In an initiative to combat social isolation, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) will bring companion robots into the homes of seniors. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way ...
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X-Origin AI Introduces Yonbo: The Next-Gen AI Companion Robot Designed for Families

X-Origin AI Launches Its First AI Companion Robot Yonbo on Kickstarter—Meet Your Most Understanding Digital Life Partner for Lifelong Companionship. LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
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Researchers find people are more receptive to social robots during the pandemic

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More In a preprint study, University of Waterloo researchers find the pandemic ...