Panasonic has released a robot cat in Japan, called Nicobo, that winks, wags its tail and makes farting noises. Actually, it looks more like a cat-blowfish hybrid, but for sheer weird cuteness it’s difficult to beat. The gizmo is intended to be a companion, a wellness aid to those without access to a real life moggy.
The cat-bot has been developed in association with the Technology Michio Oka Laboratory.
Nicobo rotates left and right, but doesn’t require a daily walk. A light sensor prompts it to snooze in sunlight, much like the real thing.
Touch sensors allow it to respond to touches and hugs, while built-in multidirectional microphones allow it to respond to conversation. It also has a camera for facial recognition.
Nicobo rotates left and right, but doesn’t require a daily walk. A light sensor prompts it to snooze in sunlight, much like the real thing…
Nicobo is a limited edition, with only 320 units produced in Japan. Priced around £300, it comes with a monthly subscription on top, but don’t expect to buy one. Every model has been presold.
This isn’t the first time an electronics major has toyed with the idea of robotic companions.
Several years ago, Sony relaunched Aibo, its futuristic robot pooch. The original Aibo, hailed as the world first Entertainment Robot, first appeared in 1999. In 2019, Aibo starred in an exhibition celebrating robotics and AI, entitled Affinity in Autonomy, as part of Milan Design Week.
Foodies looking to give their menus a healthy makeover should take a closer look at Panasonic’s new 4-in-1 steam combi oven, the NN-DS59N. The space-saving appliance features four different cooking methods – steam, oven (top–bottom heater), grill and microwave power – and offers a range of time saving features, perfect for a busy lifestyle. WhetherContinue Reading
Bean to cup specialist De’Longhi has introduced an upgraded Dedica Arte manual espresso coffee machine, with a LatteArt steam wand. This pro-style pipe creates a textured milk microfoam for all milk-based recipes. Just 15cm wide, the new addition to the Dedica line is crafted in a brushed metal finish with chrome details; an embossed logoContinue Reading
IKEA has launched a trio of new Symfonisk art panels, for use with its £187 Symfonisk Wi-Fi loudspeaker, and partnered with Franz Edvard Cedrins, a sound artist and composer based in Stockholm, to provide each with a unique ambient soundtrack. The panels reproduce Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night and GustavContinue Reading
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Panasonic has released a robot cat in Japan, called Nicobo, that winks, wags its tail and makes farting noises. Actually, it looks more like a cat-blowfish hybrid, but for sheer weird cuteness it’s difficult to beat. The gizmo is intended to be a companion, a wellness aid to those without access to a real life moggy.
The cat-bot has been developed in association with the Technology Michio Oka Laboratory.
Nicobo rotates left and right, but doesn’t require a daily walk. A light sensor prompts it to snooze in sunlight, much like the real thing.
Touch sensors allow it to respond to touches and hugs, while built-in multidirectional microphones allow it to respond to conversation. It also has a camera for facial recognition.
Nicobo is a limited edition, with only 320 units produced in Japan. Priced around £300, it comes with a monthly subscription on top, but don’t expect to buy one. Every model has been presold.
This isn’t the first time an electronics major has toyed with the idea of robotic companions.
Several years ago, Sony relaunched Aibo, its futuristic robot pooch. The original Aibo, hailed as the world first Entertainment Robot, first appeared in 1999. In 2019, Aibo starred in an exhibition celebrating robotics and AI, entitled Affinity in Autonomy, as part of Milan Design Week.
Tested by robots: Healthy new Panasonic 4-in-1 steam combi oven will change the way you cook
Foodies looking to give their menus a healthy makeover should take a closer look at Panasonic’s new 4-in-1 steam combi oven, the NN-DS59N. The space-saving appliance features four different cooking methods – steam, oven (top–bottom heater), grill and microwave power – and offers a range of time saving features, perfect for a busy lifestyle. WhetherContinue Reading
De’Longhi upgrades Dedica Arte espresso machine with LatteArt steam wand
Bean to cup specialist De’Longhi has introduced an upgraded Dedica Arte manual espresso coffee machine, with a LatteArt steam wand. This pro-style pipe creates a textured milk microfoam for all milk-based recipes. Just 15cm wide, the new addition to the Dedica line is crafted in a brushed metal finish with chrome details; an embossed logoContinue Reading
Art of noise: IKEA creates soundtracks to go with new Symfonisk speaker art panels
IKEA has launched a trio of new Symfonisk art panels, for use with its £187 Symfonisk Wi-Fi loudspeaker, and partnered with Franz Edvard Cedrins, a sound artist and composer based in Stockholm, to provide each with a unique ambient soundtrack. The panels reproduce Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night and GustavContinue Reading
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