Sony and other high-tech manufacturers are betting that they can find a market for personal companion robots. - NBCNewsMACH
with Tractica, a market research firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado."They already form emotional bonds even with very animatronic machines which are not meant to be human-like."
. Aibo approaches people and"sniffs" or yips at them and mimics the bows that real dogs use to invite others to play. Lovot, which looks a bit like the porgs in"Star Wars: The Last Jedi," has a sensor-studded body that detects snuggles so it can giggle or turn closer in response. It even follows its owner around the house, cooing and begging to be picked up by waving its flippers.
The Qoobo robot looks like a furry pillow with a tail and is designed for people who are allergic to real dogs or cats.In Kaul's view, lovable robots are more gimmicky than convincing. But future companion robots will be more compelling as they become more like living creatures in their appearance and behavior."Robotic pets are still in the very early stages," Kaul says.
Finally, there is the risk that relationships with companion robots might be used as substitutes for bonds with people or other living beings.
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