It looks faintly like one half of a small pair of very fluffy slippers. It squeaks and wriggles and nestles in the palm of my hand, black eyes hidden beneath a mop of silvery-white fur. It weighs about the same as a tin of soup. It doesn't need to be fed or walked and it doesn't use a litter tray; it's guaranteed not to leave "gifts" on my doorstep. Which is just as well, because Moflin is about to become my pet.

A recent study found robots that speak in a "charismatic" tone while directing a college class can boost creativity among humans. Artificial intelligence could soon start replacing household pets -- no vet bills required. As various types of robots continue to hit the market, AI-powered "animals" have arrived on the scene as well. One example is Go1, the world's first intelligent quadruped robot "companion" that is developed by China's Unitree Robotics. The robotic sidekick walks on all fours, much like a dog -- but there's no need for a collar or a leash.

When we hear the word Artificial Intelligence (AI), our minds automatically create images of robots. Not all AI is in the form of robots, it can also be in the form of voice detectors, image processors, smart assistants, etc. As much as we claim to know what AI is, we don't have a full grasp of how our lives are steadily becoming dependent on it nowadays. From relying on Netflix to suggest your next movie to watch, to asking Siri to play your favorite song, and using Google Map to get to your location, you'll agree that AI makes living easier. Now let's take you through 5 Eye-opening Facts about AI to Help You Understand it Better… Sure you've found yourself in a situation where for example, you searched Google or an e-commerce website for the specification of a device, clothing, etc. with the intention of maybe buying it.

Man's best friend is about to get a major upgrade--but don't expect this dog to eat your homework. Roobo, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, recently pulled back the curtain on an artificial intelligence-powered "pet robot" named Domgy. An affectionate anagram of the phrase "my dog," Domgy could be yanked from an episode of the classic "Jetsons" cartoon--even though his functions are more like robotic housekeeper Rosie than the family's pet dog Astro. The beauty of Domgy, however, is that he won't require long walks, feedings or bathroom breaks. He's the latest is a line of cyber pets that were once heralded as the wave of the future before losing popularity.