Part 7/10:
The project has garnered significant funding—over $2.2 million—from donors, with nearly 5,000 pre-orders already secured. The first units are slated for release later this year, retailing around $500. Such robots could revolutionize the way we integrate AI into everyday life, providing companionship, entertainment, and practical assistance in homes.
The potential applications seem endless: from managing household schedules to acting as educational aids for children. The idea of having a robot that recognizes your family and interacts naturally hints at a future where social robots become common household members.