# Stationary Robot Companions The Pet-Like KiKi by Zoetic AI Will Be Shown at CES 2019 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-by-zoetic-ai References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/at-ces-2019-robots-will-be-smarter-cuter-and-cooler-than-ever/) & [zoeticai](https://www.zoeticai.com/) At last year's Consumer Electronics Show, countless [robot companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enor-e1) were unveiled with a focus on autonomy and empathy and this year, CES 2019 attendees will get the chance to meet KiKi by Zoetic AI, a charming stationary [desktop companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepro-ami). KiKi sets itself apart as a robot that's powered by "the world's first [Deep Learning Personality Engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-companion)," which means that each and every interaction with the bot helps to shape its unique identity. Through sight, hearing and touch, KiKi the robot gathers data from the world with the camera at its nose, a built-in microphone and 12 interactive touch points. Users will learn to interact with KiKi in various ways—for instance, when the bot is seeking affection from its owner, it will poke its nose out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Robot Companions:** The rise of autonomous robot companions presents disruptive opportunities for the personal robotics industry, as they offer increased independence and empathy to users. - **Deep Learning Personality Engine:** The development of deep learning personality engines opens up new possibilities for creating robot companions that can adapt and evolve based on user interactions, revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence. - **Multi-sensory Interaction:** The integration of sight, hearing, and touch sensors in robot companions enables more immersive and natural interactions, paving the way for enhanced user experiences and emotional connections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Robotics:** The personal robotics industry can tap into the trend of autonomous robot companions by developing innovative products that cater to users' need for companionship and emotional connection. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The field of artificial intelligence can leverage the advancements in deep learning personality engines to create intelligent and adaptable robot companions for various applications, ranging from healthcare to entertainment. - **Human-computer Interaction:** The development of multi-sensory interaction in robot companions presents opportunities for the human-computer interaction industry to design intuitive interfaces and interfaces that foster a more natural and seamless user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpet.md) - [Conversational AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cati.md) - [Portable AI Emotional Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-emotional-companion.md) - [Interactive Desktop Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilik-companion-robot.md) - [Interactive Customizable AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai.md) - [Cute AI-Powered Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luka-robots.md) - [Robotic Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guliguli-smart-companion.md) - [Emotive AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourobot.md)