The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion

Source: The Verge

Overview

The first “Familiar” from Colin Angle’s new startup, Familiar Machines & Magic, is a robot designed to live in your home and interact autonomously with family members.

Background

Colin Angle, the creator of the Roomba and the mind behind the deployment of roughly 50 million household robots, has returned with a new robot—this time as a companion rather than a cleaner.

The Familiar Robot

The inaugural robot from Familiar Machines & Magic is a dog‑sized robotic pet that looks like a blend of a bear, a barn owl, and a golden retriever. It features an expressive face with movable eyebrows, ears, and eyes. The company calls it a “Familiar,” a term drawn from folklore that evokes the idea of a supernatural companion.

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