Onashi Gitsune
RATH Rookie
I recently backed this kickstarter project: https://www.kickstarter.com/project...-ai-pet-with-ultimate-bionic-skin/description
It's a pet robot similar to Cupboo or Moflin, but it has some interesting new features. Like the Cupboo, it's an offline robot with no app.
- 16 touch points on the body (head, sides, face, chin, back, underside/abdomen). The robot responds differently to the different sensors, plus it detects the type of contact (rough, hard or soft press)
- spatial sensors, it can tell if it's upside down or on its side, it doesn't like being held up by the tail.
- wide range of vocal reactions, responds to speech
- eyes blink, head turns, wider range of motion than Cupboo or Moflin. Eye blinks are synchronized to responses (not random)
- evolving personality, depends on the kind of contact it receives
- manufacturer encourages customization. There are two additional skins available when you pledge, and they plan to release fabric and 3D print patterns so owners can make their own skins and even customize the hard shell underneath (for example, add horns or spines).
The most innovative feature is an optional AI voice pendant. It allows the user to voice chat with the robot, but it's not part of the robot and not required for functionality. The description says it can be used with anything, such as a teddy bear. Here's the description:
"About the AI Voice Pendant: The AI Voice Pendant is an independent peripheral designed as a Smart Wake-up & Dialogue Module. It’s essentially a dedicated tool for those who want to add voice interaction to their experience.
It doesn't change OwlBear’s core personality growth (which happens through your direct physical bond), but if you have a specific need for voice dialogue, you can clip this on. It's an optional add-on for a more talk-centric way to engage!"
Setup and interaction video:
Responses to different stimuli:
It's a pet robot similar to Cupboo or Moflin, but it has some interesting new features. Like the Cupboo, it's an offline robot with no app.
- 16 touch points on the body (head, sides, face, chin, back, underside/abdomen). The robot responds differently to the different sensors, plus it detects the type of contact (rough, hard or soft press)
- spatial sensors, it can tell if it's upside down or on its side, it doesn't like being held up by the tail.
- wide range of vocal reactions, responds to speech
- eyes blink, head turns, wider range of motion than Cupboo or Moflin. Eye blinks are synchronized to responses (not random)
- evolving personality, depends on the kind of contact it receives
- manufacturer encourages customization. There are two additional skins available when you pledge, and they plan to release fabric and 3D print patterns so owners can make their own skins and even customize the hard shell underneath (for example, add horns or spines).
The most innovative feature is an optional AI voice pendant. It allows the user to voice chat with the robot, but it's not part of the robot and not required for functionality. The description says it can be used with anything, such as a teddy bear. Here's the description:
"About the AI Voice Pendant: The AI Voice Pendant is an independent peripheral designed as a Smart Wake-up & Dialogue Module. It’s essentially a dedicated tool for those who want to add voice interaction to their experience.
It doesn't change OwlBear’s core personality growth (which happens through your direct physical bond), but if you have a specific need for voice dialogue, you can clip this on. It's an optional add-on for a more talk-centric way to engage!"
Setup and interaction video:
Responses to different stimuli:
