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TGIF: Introducing Jibo, The Home Robot
The Jetsons had “Rosie” as the do-it-all family robot for the future. Now, the future is here as a robotics pioneer is prepared to make “JIBO” your robot of the present.
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Social robotics pioneer Dr. Cynthia Breazeal is the brains behind this new home robot, that will deliver your voice and emails, automatically order food from your favorite take-out menu, and even read your kids a bedtime story.
Sci-fi movies have long predicted a future with robots. Although our homes are currently filled with robot-like automation (automatic lights, air conditioners, coffee makers, etc.), these machines lack personality. That is what Dr. Breazeal is ready to change.
Utilizing an Indiegogo campaign to raise capital, Breazeal is already accepting pre-orders to make JIBO a household must have. News has already spread and here’s what the media has to say about JIBO the robot:
“JIBO’s potential extends far beyond engaging in casual conversation and completing daily tasks.”
– Katie Couric, Yahoo News“A Robot with a Little Humanity”
– John Markoff, New York Times“JIBO isn’t an appliance, it’s a companion, one that can interact and react with its human owners in ways that delight instead of disturb.”
– Lance Ulanoff, Mashable“Move over, Siri, the JIBO robot is coming”
– Maggie Lake, CNN“This Friendly Robot Could One Day Be Your Family’s Personal Assistant”
– Christina Bonnington, WIRED
Are you ready for JIBO?
THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY!
