This robotic roommate wants to help lonely people keep in touch with their friends

'Fribo' is a cat-like robot for people who live alone and want to maintain friendships. The robot features built-in sensors and microphones to identify certain activities like when someone comes home, turns on the lights, does their laundry, or wakes up. 'Fribo' will alert the group chat when it senses these activities, prompting friends to respond and keep in touch.

Some may find this a little creepy and an invasion of privacy, but it could help lonely people feel a sense of community without the commitment of having roommates.  Read more...

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