Two robotic cats were shown at IFA 2022
Miscellaneous / / September 06, 2022
They are unlikely to replace a real pet, but they will wonderfully brighten up loneliness.
In Berlin as part of IFA 2022 submitted two robo-felines that can make great companions for people allergic to pet dander.
Marscat
The first hypoallergenic robot came from China, created by Elephant Robotics. The developers dubbed the electronic pet MarsCat. The idea of ββits creation came to the creators in 2016. And with the help of the Kickstarter crowdfunding service, after many years of development, the pet is finally ready to go into circulation.
The robot is completely autonomous, it does not need the presence of a person to have fun. The device works with Raspberry Pi and is synchronized with a mobile application. The user can adjust the color of the cat's eyes, control its movements, and teach it to recognize people.
"Marsokot" responds to voice, responds to touch and has the makings of emotional intelligence, the creators say. The device is equipped with AI that analyzes the image from the cameras located in the eyes - thanks to this, the character of the cat becomes unique over time. MarsCat will cost $1,299 (β79,000 rubles).
Maicat
Another device was presented by South Korean developers. This is also a robot cat, and his name is Maicat. The pet also works with the help of artificial intelligence and loves when people play with it and pet it.
The main disadvantage of this model is a short battery life, only about three hours. If the Maicat starts to run out of power, it will go on its own to recharge (yes, like a robot vacuum cleaner). However, all cats like to sleep, so this feature is unlikely to greatly spoil the impression of users.
The price of Maicat will be about $1,500 (β91,000 rubles), and it will be available for purchase at the end of this year.
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