Moflin, an AI-powered robotic pet priced at $429, has officially launched in the US and UK after selling out in Japan. The palm-sized pet is designed to provide companionship through evolving emotional interaction driven by AI. Unlike real pets, it doesn’t require feeding (just as well as it lacks a mouth) and won’t get sick or rack up pricey vet bills. SEE ALSO: Rise of the robots: RealSense and Nvidia team up on physical AI Moflin first attracted interest in Japan after a viral crowdfunding campaign exceeded its goal by more than 3,000 percent Initially developed by a startup, the… [Continue Reading]
