AI is one of the hottest topics today. In 2024, we’ve witnessed a significant surge in AI-integrated hardware, especially smart glasses. The AI companion robot has also become a hot topic once again.
Last year, Heyup featured several AI-powered toys and robots, such as the LIVING AI EMO Robot, which generated much interest with a long queue for tryout sessions. We also discussed the Bubblepal AI Toy and the Casio furry pet moflin toy launch.
At CES 2025, some exciting new products were revealed. First, Samsung’s Ballie AI robot, which the company promises to release this year, was introduced five years ago at CES. It’s finally making its way to the market.
Another highlight is Mirumi, a furry little companion bot. The company plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign later this year before releasing the robot, though it has not been confirmed whether it will be sold internationally.
Finally, Romi, a conversational AI robot, won a CES Innovation Award. Romi Lacatan is a new palmtop emotional-support AI robot capable of holding complex, real-time conversations without the need for turn-taking. It can quickly interject while the user is still speaking, generating comments based on what it “sees,” “hears,” and the conversation history.
What are your thoughts on the 2025 AI companion robot and AI toy? Are there any other brands you know of that are excelling in this category? Should we consider a tryout for AI toys or robots in 2025? Share your comments, and let’s see how our community feels about exploring this category!
