Moya, a lifelike humanoid robot from China, is fueling debate over AI companionship, biomimetic design, and the future of ...

As the global population ages at an unprecedented rate, families and healthcare providers are searching for innovative solutions that balance ...

The truth is AI can’t feel — at least not yet — and so even platonic relationships with AI are limited. But by investing in ...

Transforming Senior Care with Personalized AI Companionship As the global population ages, finding innovative ways to support seniors’ physical, emotional, ...

The second day of CES saw exhibition floors teeming with visitors, who encountered thousands of robots, AI companions, health longevity tech, and innovative wearables. Siemens President and CEO Roland ...

AI robots are transforming childhood experiences, but psychologists and policy experts caution against overdependence and ...

AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global AI cloud platform service provider, officially unveiled Aura, its first AI-powered pet companion robot, at CES ...

Aura uses behavior analysis and sound recognition to detect a pet’s emotional state and sends real-time updates to owners’ smartphones, keeping them connected and informed even when apart. Aura can ...

As outlined in the paper: Harmful Traits of AI Companions, a cross-disciplinary team of researchers from UT Austin, the ...