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I spend most of my time writing about and using different AI products.
This includes image generators, video tools and of course chatbots likeChatGPTandGemini.
However, there is much more to the AI space than that and its allon show at CES.
But, the real fun is in the start-ups and weird innovations.
Like an emotional AI pet companion.
Otherwise known as robotics.
Ropet
We’re going to see two big trends in AI in 2025, embodied AI and agentic AI.
CES is the perfect place to showcase the former and one of the cutest is Ropet.
Outside of its core functions it can also use the technology behind ChatGPT to allow for thoughtful conversations.
Robot even responds to being stroked and to your facial expressions.
It can also recognize different people in the room.
Ropet smashed itsKickstarter goalsand will be available from March for about $300.
It can pick up the objects it detects and store them for you using a new robot arm.
It uses AI vision technology with a suite of sensors to avoid and pick up the objects.
This could include a shoe, sock or other small objects.
Roborocks Saros Z70 should be available later this year but will likely be upwards of $1000.
Natura Umana HumanPods
I’m not entirely sold on loading earbuds with AI.
Each agent has a unique personality and voice allowing you to have a seamless conversation.
My personal preference for delivering uninterrupted AI access is through smart glasses, but earpods do make sense.
The company says they have been designed to minimize screen time through effective voice control using the NatureOS app.
No date on when it will be available butthere is a waitlist.
Project DIGITSis a personal computer with a difference.
Imagine your ring doorbell goes off and youre watching TV.
There is no price for Ballie yet but it is expected to come out later this year.
It will be a mobile AI gear specifically built for the home and another example of embodied AI.
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