Meet the Familiar, a new companion robot from the maker of the Roomba. The quadraped bot debuted this week at the WSJ's Future of Everything event, and is slated to launch in 2027 for "around the cost of pet ownership." Co-founder Colin Angle says it will be fully autonomous, with an on-device generative AI model that develops a personality to bond with its owner. It's also got a furry coat and loves hugs. What do you think? Creepy or Cute?
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