Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer ...

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The RealDoll has been the gold standard of lifelike dolls for years, and the RealDoll X project throws AI-powered smarts into the mix. The result? A talking, animatronic head named Harmony that ...

Soon, advances in perception algorithms, multimodal interaction, and indoor navigation gave the team a clear path to bring ...

A pilot randomized trial by the University of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging found that a low-cost Joy ...

Cats can be wonderful companions, but they can also be aloof and boring to hang out with. If you want to get a little more out of the relationship, consider obsessively tracking your cat’s ...

The Litter-Robot 4 is a reliable self-cleaning litter box with smart features. It's not ideal for every cat, but it is ...

Pets have evolved from practical helpers to our emotional companions, but are we truly fulfilling their needs?

Traveling through Turkey, I quickly realized the true locals aren’t just the people—they’re the cats. From Istanbul’s ...

A California company has turned Pixar’s famous hopping lamp into a lively desk companion. Interaction Labs has created Ongo, a robotic smart lamp that can move, listen, interpret its surroundings and ...

Mirumi uses sensors, motion awareness, and lifelike gestures to bring a touch of emotional robotics to everyday life.

The Siamese breed cat is one of the world’s most recognizable cat breeds, defined by its striking blue eyes, point coloration and refined, athletic build. Originating from the Wichianmat landrace of ...