Amazon, Apple, and Google have made us familiar to the idea of digitized assistants and have made us expectantly wait for the only next step there is — robots. It isn’t a secret that almost every kid dreams of owning his own robot, something akin to R2-D2, and the time to make our childhood dreams a reality is finally here. While we shouldn’t say our farewells to our trusty friends Siri and Alexa just yet, be ready to welcome Kuri, a lovable robot for your home.
Kuri may not be Siri on wheels, but it serves its purpose in looking after your home when you’re away through a 1080p camera located behind one of its eyes, with live stream capabilities and facial recognition. With four built-in microphones, Kuri is also able to detect unusual sounds, recognize and memorize your voice, and follow your voice commands. Kuri also works with IFTTT to control connected devices, and with its two speakers you can enjoy daily podcasts, music to start your mornings, or just some friendly robotic chirps.