Ex-iRobot CEO Colin Angle launches Familiar Machines & Magic and unveils Familiar, a dog-like, "emotionally intelligent" robot that reacts to owner's feelings (Christopher Mims/Wall Street Journal)
Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle has launched a new company called Familiar Machines & Magic, introducing a dog-like robot named Familiar designed to respond to human emotions. The robot aims to provide companionship through emotionally intelligent interactions, marking a shift from traditional household robotics. Details about pricing, availability, and technical specifications have not yet been fully disclosed.
- ▪Colin Angle, former CEO of iRobot, founded Familiar Machines & Magic.
- ▪The company unveiled Familiar, a dog-like robot capable of reacting to its owner's emotions.
- ▪Familiar represents a move toward emotionally intelligent consumer robotics.
- ▪The robot is intended to serve as a companion with adaptive emotional responses.
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