ANKI Vector
A second-generation friendly robot friend developed by ANKI, Vector is a massive
improvement in today’s technological world. This is a stunning piece of
engineering masterpiece
which has four microphones
attached to it and having its
own natural language
processing makes its
interaction almost sound
natural. Being able to detect
its own power level it can go
and charge itself on its
charging dock. It can
perform various set of tasks
as well and can show human emotions which makes it a lot more friendly than
robotic. It comes in with facial recognition hence it can detect recognize and detect
people and can call them out by name. Vector has its own personality and a body
language. It can also perform a ‘fist bump’ with its tractor-like arm making it a fun
robot friend anyone can have coming in at a price of 250 USD.
Sony Aibo Robot Dog
A 3000 USD metal dog which might
sound like a disappointment at first
but packs a lot more. It has a camera
built in its nose which helps it in
facial recognition while one on its
back which helps it find it’s charging
dock. It comes with an additional
bone called the ‘Aibone’ which can
used for making the robot do various
kinds of tricks. The user can store
tricks in its memory like, rolling,
barking etc. Aibo shows very dog-
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