We had our parents and grandparents live with and review ElliQ, a multipurpose robot that serves as a digital assistant, social companion and health advocate.

At this point, most home robots are either glorified vacuums or far-off concepts that may never become commercially available. However, we just got a look at a new home companion robot potentially ...

“Artificial intelligence doesn’t always want to optimize your life or steal your job. Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend.” That one line sums up a change that is taking place in consumer ...

Vbot's Companion Robotic Dog, set to debut at CES 2026, is positioned as a family-friendly robot that the company says can follow you around, take photos and videos, and help with tasks around the ...

iRobot cofounder Colin Angle unveils Familiar, a pet-inspired emotionally aware home robot designed to learn your routines and support healthier habits.

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise ...

Pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship, but they're also a big commitment. You have to feed them, ensure they get enough exercise, and clean up their poop — which isn't something ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Prakhar Khanna covers lifestyle tech for Forbes. X-Origin AI showcased its AI companion robot, Yonbo, at CES 2026. The ...

How useful this robot can be depends on what data you are willing to share with it, and it does occasionally get lost ...