Meet Anni, China’s Answer to ‘Most Advanced’ Ameca Robot
China’s answer to Ameca, often called the world’s “most advanced humanoid robot,” has emerged with technical specs that outdo it on paper.
AI Companions
AI companions are artificial intelligence-based systems designed to interact with humans in a social, emotional, or assistive capacity. They can take the form of chatbots, virtual avatars, or humanoid robots capable of conversation, empathy simulation, and personalized engagement. Used for companionship, therapy, education, and customer interaction, AI companions rely on natural language processing, emotional recognition, and adaptive learning to respond in humanlike ways.
Why Whitney Cummings Can’t Get Rid of Her AI Robot Replica
Comedian Whitney Cummings, who’s had an AI robot replica of herself at home for years, warns of weird days ahead.
Robot Friends Emerge as AI Companion Market Surges
As the AI companion market explodes, the technology is quickly jumping from the digital to the physical world through robotics.
M3GAN’s World is Closer Than You Think
M3GAN dropped right as the world was waking up to just how real and powerful artificial intelligence had become.
The Untold Story of Realbotix, ‘Relationship-Based AI’ Pioneer
Realbotix is having a moment. The AI and robotics firm’s ultrarealistic creations were one of the standouts at CES 2025.