'It's like a ground drone': I tested a cute little robot called Beni that follows and films you
Tech 'It's like a ground drone': I tested a cute little robot called Beni that follows and films you, but it's the built-in personality that won me over Features By Lance Ulanoff Published 24 September 2026 Hey, little guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It darted quickly from place to place and, as Beni turned its square head in my direction and 'looked' at me with its two large and luminous eyes, I felt it peering into my lonely soul. I watched as Beni's handlers used the iOS app to select subjects for Beni to track, and then Beni followed them around like a very obedient puppy dog.
- ▪Tech 'It's like a ground drone': I tested a cute little robot called Beni that follows and films you, but it's the built-in personality that won me over Features By Lance Ulanoff Published 24 September 2026 Hey, little guy When you purchase
- ▪It darted quickly from place to place and, as Beni turned its square head in my direction and 'looked' at me with its two large and luminous eyes, I felt it peering into my lonely soul.
- ▪I watched as Beni's handlers used the iOS app to select subjects for Beni to track, and then Beni followed them around like a very obedient puppy dog.
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Tech 'It's like a ground drone': I tested a cute little robot called Beni that follows and films you, but it's the built-in personality that won me over Features By Lance Ulanoff Published 24 September 2026 Hey, little guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When it comes to personal robots, Mondo's Beni camera robot might be the perfect mix of cute and utility, with an emphasis on cute.As soon as I laid eyes on the pint-sized, two-wheeled bot, I was smitten.
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