MarsCat: The ripple effect on a Kickstarter cat
Now coming in September: The MarsCat, coined an intelligent home robot by its makers, uses multiple sensors; voice commands; cameras, and AI to mimic the behavior and interactions of a real feline.
CES 2020: Robotic cats are taking over, from artificially intelligent MarsCat to food-serving BellaBot
Whereas dogs have been more popular in previous years, 2020 appears to be the year of the robo cat
MarsCat robot is more project than pet
There's a growing fear that artificial intelligence combined with?robotics?will displace the value of humans in many contexts. But could these trends also apply to our traditional four-legged canine and feline companions? After its splash at CES 2020, I had an opportunity to get up close this week with two prototypes of the MarsCat robot developed by Elephant Robotics.