Robotic companions aren't just things that exist in science fiction novels or the Jetsons; they're here, and they're becoming increasingly popular. The advent of smart technologies and responsive robotics has led to the creation of robots that are so sophisticated in their behavior that they are capable of offering human-like companionship.
There are a wide variety of robotic companions that offer friendship, advice and even physical pleasure. There are even robots out there that mimic things beyond regular human relationships; robotic pets are the best example of this.
When I was a kid growing up the 90s, I was the proud owner of a Tamagotchi hand-held digital pet. Even though I was aware that the Tamagotchi was just a digital toy, I still developed a bond with it as if it were a living creature. This idea of robotic pets has now gone to the next level what with the creation of sophisticated robotic companions that look and behave like real pets.
17 Robotic Companions
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Digital iPhone Dogs
The Bandai SmartPet Transforms a Smart Phone into a Loveable Companion
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Ring-Holding Robots
The Lady Killer Vol. 1 Protects and Presents a Gold Gun Ring
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Robot Reverends
The 'I-Fairy' Robot Marries Satoko Inoue and Tomohiro Shibata
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Dancing Robot Pets
Tattooed iDod Amp'd, iCat, iCy and Ampbot
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Miniature Robot Pets
Aesthetec Studio Makes Cute, Interactive Robot Friends with Personality
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Personalized Bridezilla Bots
The Wedding Robot Greets Your Guests
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Gaming-Inspired Robotic Cleaners
The Halo Robot Vacuum Cleaner Cleans with Voice Commands
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Robot Orphanages
Adoptabots Made from Salvaged Material Wait for New Homes
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Roaming Remote-Controlled Orbs
The Smart Ball Explorer Robot is a Smartphone-Operated Snitch
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Wearable Robot Pets
A Friendly Robot That Sits On Your Shoulder and Helps Out
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Crochet Beer-Chugging Robots
Baby Bender Shows the Cuter Side of the Foul-Mouthed Droid
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Emotion-Riddled Androids
The Meka Robot Will Comfort and Care for the Elderly
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Robot Pet Vacuums
The Roomba Pet Series
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Eco Activist Bots
Robotic Advertisers Pitch the TOTO Greenmax 4.8
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Robot Receptionists
The MechaDroid Type C3
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Smelly Emotional Robots
Pomi Emits Smells & Makes Faces
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Interactive Phone Robots
This Social Robot Displays Your Friend's Face During Phone Calls
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
AI-Powered Dating Simulators
Koi Suru AI Converses with Users in a Customized Manner
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Digital Floating Pet Toys
The 'Bitzee' is a New-Generation Tamagotchi-Like for $29.99
Next-Gen Home Communications Solutions
The Concept T Project Imagines the Future of Communication
Virtual Pet Planter Pots
The 'Planpet' Smart Plant Pot Concept Gives Greenery a Digital Profile
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots
The 'Cor!' Smart Home Robot Concept Blends into Living Spaces
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Roving Robotic AC Systems
This Robot Air Conditioner Concept by Miray Ozlem ER is Refreshing
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Franchise-Inspired Digital Egg-Like Toys
Warners Bro is Launching Harry Potter Tamagotchi Nanos
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Interactive Handheld Pet Games
Bandai Namco Launches the New Tamagotchi Uni Device and "Tamaverse"
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions
The Xiaomi CyberDog 2 Easily Traverses Any Home or Environment
Back-Targeting Massage Robots
This Robot Uses AI and Computer Vision to Deliver a Soothing Massage
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Reactive Robotic Dog Companions
The 'ORo' Robot Tends to the Needs of Canines at CES 2024
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Robotic Canine Companions
metaDog is a Warm, Lifelike and Loyal Companion
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
AI-Powered Feline Health Trackers
The 'Moggie' Cat Health Tracker Identifies Potential Illnesses
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers
The High-Tech 'Boxing Buddy' Can Punch You Back
AI CEO Humanoids
Dictador's MIKA Made an Appearance at the Salz21 Conference
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
Street Style Digital Pets
The Supreme Tamagotchi Gives the Toy Pet a Hip Makeover
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
The 'O Sitter' Smart Companion Robot Keeps Cats Company
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Healthcare Assistant Robots
Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
Jihee Kim Creates Laika, a Unique Robotic Pet Companion for Astronauts
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Pet Feeders
The Furspark Big Eye Smart AI Pet Feeder is Innovative
AI-Supported Humanoid Robots
Fourier Has Unveiled the GR-1 Artificial Intelligence-Backed Robot
QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices
Ring Unveils the Ring Pet Tag as a Wearable Tracking Device
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Personable Voice-Powered AI Assistants
'MIA-1' is Available on the OpenAI GPT Store
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Virtual Pet Gaming Updates
Tamagotchi Uni Releases the Expansive Tama Portal Feature
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
Auto-Adjustment Robotic Vacuums
The ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI Sanitizes Itself
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Virtual Assistants
The 'TalkAI' Virtual Assistant is Powered by ChatGPT
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs
The Thernomator by Throwflame is Attached to a Robot Dog
Flexible Multitasking Robots
The KettyBot Pro Supports Personalized Customer Experiences
Security-Enhancing Robot Vacuums
Roomba's Remote Check-In Feature Adds a Security Feature
Collaboration All-Black Digital Pets
The Bandai Gen. 1 FRGMT Edition Tamagotchi is Nostalgic
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
App-Controlled Robotic Lawnmowers
The 'Neomow S' Offers Energy-Efficient and Customizable Mowing
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Smart Screen Vacuum Robots
The Redkey R20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Doesn't Rely on an App
AI-Powered Sous Chefs
Tasty's Botatouille is a Culinary Companion
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
AI-Powered Wellness Companions
Guin Represents a Step Forward in Tech-Fueled Mental Health Care
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Human-Like AI Agents
D-ID Agents Can Answer Questions in Two Seconds with 90% Accuracy
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Smart Pet Food Cookers
BOTINKIT's Petco is the First Smart Cooking Appliance for Pets
All-in-One Meal Appliances
The 'ChefRobot' Works with More Than 500 Guided Recipes
Real-Time AI Chat Bots
D-ID Agents Have Dynamic and Natural Customer Service Interactions
Reactive Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
The 'Q8 Max' Can Proactively Avoid Obstacles Whilst Cleaning
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
Chatting AI Clones
DollyAI Let's You Clone Yourself and Engage in Whatsapp Conversations
Human Reasoning-Capable Robots
Google's PaLM-SayCan Model Mimics Human Reasoning Capabilities
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
AI-Backed Crypto Chatbots
Crypto.com Announces a New Generative AI Companion Called Amy
Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Cleans for Up to 30 Days
Therapeutic Breakup Bots
Text Your Ex Helps People Cope and Process Their Breakups
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Informative Pet Food Chatbots
Freshpet Launches a Customer Experience-Focused AI Copilot
AI Dating Aid Bots
WittyWingMan Helps Users Craft the Perfect Text Response
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
App-Connected Litter Boxes
The PetNF Robotic Litter Box Lets Users Know When Maintenance is Needed
Updated Android Robots
Agility Robotics Unveils its New Digit 2.0 Robot to Help Workers
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
AI-Powered Avatar Generators
AI Magic Avatar Helps Users Create Their Digital Twin
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
AI Dating Support
Flirt Like a Pro Uses AI To Create Witty Responses to Romantic Texts
AI Friendship Chatbots
Sadik.AI is a Digital, Non-Judgemental Friend for Those Who Need to Talk
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Conversational Game Assistants
Roblox is Rolling Out AI-Based Utilities for Its Gaming Platform
AI Chat Companions
My AI Offers a New Way for Snapchat Users to Engage Generative AI
Personalized Empathetic AI Assistants
Compassionate AI Empowers Users with Context-Aware Learning
Smart Personal Car Assistants
MINI Recently Debuted Spike, a Smart Personal Assistant
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
AI-Powered Customer Assistants
Xiaomi Introduces the Upgraded XiaoAI Assistant Powered by an LLM
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
Sustainable Repurposed Robots
Sony Japan Debuts a Foster Parent Program for its 'Aibo' Robot Dogs
AI Personal Assistants
Icon AI is an Efficient and Precise Personal Assistant
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched
AI Love Letters
LoveLeetr Uses AI to Produce Sentimental Messages