If you looked at this Star Trek episode about tribbles and thinking, I need one of those in my life (minus the problem of rapid reproduction), Casio has exactly the thing for you. The company now buys advance orders For Moflin in Japan cute robot plush With AI “emotional abilities” debuting during CES 2021. Developed in collaboration with Japanese startup Vanguard Industries, Moflin is designed to work as an emotional support pet — cuddling is its specialty, and the creators say each robot has its own unique characteristics. personality can change moods depending on the situation and will form attachments to people over time.
It is available in gray and blonde colors for £59,400 (about $400) and is expected to ship on November 7. No word on a release outside of Japan.
Moflin just doesn’t respond to hugs. You also have to talk to him and he will react with actions and cute sounds. This interaction will help shape his character. “Moflin has the ability to learn, and its personality will evolve based on how it is treated,” Vanguard founder Masahiko Yamanaka said in a promotional video. It has Bluetooth, so it can be connected to an app, and it charges in a small slot to keep the illusion of it being a real pet. It will just go to sleep while charging. The fur can be removed when it is necessary to wash it.
Vanguard made a successful escape Kickstarter and Indiegogo It ran campaigns for Moflin in 2020, but only started shipping bots to backers at the end of 2023. Casio now handles manufacturing and distribution.
