Need Some Love? Here Are Robot Pets That Use AI To Mimic Emotions

Groove X Inc. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kaname Hayashi holds a pair of Lovot robots during an unveiling event on December 18, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. You may have some competition. But a Lovot, which is the combination of "love" and "robot." This robot is a conglomeration of sensors, artificial intelligence, wheels to get around, wings that can flap, and big moving puppie-dog-like eyes, designed to respond to humans and mimic emotions. I say mimic, because these Lovots aren't real live creatures, I think. Yes, this is certainly several steps above hugging your vacuum cleaner, which incidentally sucks.