AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets

Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more ...

From an AI companion to a stair-climbing robot: The coolest technology from CES day 2

The holographic companion, based on a Razor on-screen AI assistant launched last year (Project Ava), has transitioned off-screen into a small glass tube that sits near your computer. The animated ...
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Emily at CES Signals the Next Phase of Human-AI Relationships, and It's Intimate

Lovense debuted at CES 2026 with a product that is hard to ignore. The brand, known for its app-connected sex toys, unveiled ...

CES 2026: Do AI companions need jobs? Ludens AI's Cocomo and INU don't think so.

Engadget's Karissa Bell was able to get a glimpse of it on the show floor at CES Unveiled.

Mind With Heart Robotics Showcases Emotionally Intelligent Robot Lineup at CES 2026, Including CES Innovation Award Honoree An'An Biomimetic Affective AI Panda

Mind With Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. showcases its comprehensive lineup of emotionally intelligent robots that mimic natural ...
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Can Robots Be Companions?

Computer science and philosophy scholar Fernando Nascimento took to the airwaves recently to feature in a discussion on Maine public radio about “humanoid robots.” How close are robots to replicating ...
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New Figure 03 Humanoid Robot Design to Be A Home AI Assistant & More

What if the future wasn’t just a distant dream but standing right in front of you, walking, talking, and even helping with your daily tasks? Meet Figure 03, a new humanoid robot that promises to ...