The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your ...

Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle is working on robotic 'Familiars' with his new company, Familiar Machines & Magic.

Tuya Smart just introduced Aura, its first AI-powered companion robot made for pets. Aura is designed specifically for household cats and dogs, with AI trained to recognize their behaviors, movements ...

TL;DR: Colin Angle, creator of the Roomba, introduces Familiar, an AI-powered, plush robotic pet designed for social interaction and emotional support. Equipped with sensors to read body language and ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global AI cloud platform service provider, officially unveiled Aura, its first AI-powered pet companion robot, at CES ...

SwitchBot is entering the world of digital companionship with the launch of its new AI-powered pet robots, called Kata Friends. The two companion robots, Noa and Niko, are designed for users who want ...

Pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship, but they're also a big commitment. You have to feed them, ensure they get enough exercise, and clean up their poop — which isn't something ...

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your ...