Meet Familiar: Robot Companion Replaces Pets
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Colin Angle created the Roomba vacuum cleaner. He now has a new robot idea. This robot is a plush pet that follows you at home. It adapts to your daily habits.
This new robot is called the Familiar. It has four legs and looks like a bulldog. It has soft fur that you can touch. It also has big eyes and bear-like ears.
The Familiar uses new AI technology. This makes it act like a real pet. It understands what you say and learns from you. It makes animal sounds.
Colin Angle led iRobot for many years. He made Roomba a popular home robot. This new robot may help older people. They can enjoy a pet without much care.
Experts say the robot is cute and lovable. This makes people want to hug and pet it. It can give social and emotional support. This may be good for nursing homes.
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Who created the Roomba vacuum cleaner?
Colin Angle created the Roomba vacuum cleaner.
What is the new robot called?
The new robot is called the Familiar.
What can the Familiar do?
The Familiar can follow you at home, understand what you say, and make animal sounds.
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