AI Companions For Seniors—Can A Robot Really Keep Grandpa Company?

AI companions promise conversation, reminders and engagement for lonely seniors—but overreliance can pose emotional risks, ...
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How can AI companions be helpful, not harmful?

Brad Knox researches the benefits and risks of AI companions ...

EY’s Robot ‘Scout’ Showcased at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Demonstrates Role of Physical AI in Hazardous Work Environments

EY India unveiled its AI‑powered robot Scout at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, demonstrating how digital twins, robotics, and physical AI can enhance safety and efficiency in hazardous industries.
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How do you define an AI companion?

Jaime Banks studies the growing relationships between humans and chatbots ...
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Tuya Smart Launches Aura, an AI Companion Robot Designed for Pets

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 ...
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This AI Companion Robot Claims To Know When Your Dog Feels Lonely

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 ...

CES 2026 Spotlight: Lovipal’s Owlie AI Pet Wins Hearts With Human-Like Connection

Lovipal’s Owlie AI pet stole the show at CES 2026 with hybrid edge+cloud AI, warm interactions, and standout physical ...

AI-Powered Robot Designed To Assist Workers In Hazardous Zones

At the AI Summit, representatives from EY.AI showcased an advanced robotics solution that combines physical AI and digital ...
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How AI and robotics can improve education and school safety | Opinion

A near-tragedy forced this author to confront a broken education system, and the role AI could play in fixing it.