And since he's controlled by a true AI, even his creators don't quite know what the robot will do next in any given scenario.
Cozmo can sneeze, yawn, laugh, nap - he has hundreds of actions and reactions. If he wins a game, for example, his confidence will rise, but if he loses, he may sulk if you play the same game with him him over and over, he may eventually lose interest and want to play a different game, or play by himself. Cozmo can say a few things and make noises (again, a lot like WALL-E or EVE), but conducts more important communications, such as asking if you want to play a game with him, all via the app.Īs you play and interact with Cozmo, his personality qualities may change. Once he identifies you, you can enter your name into the accompanying app. But he can also take notice of you and the rest of your friends and family. He's absolutely delightful and the first "real" robot average consumers will be able to own (no, Roomba doesn't count).Ĭozmo works like this: After being charged, the robot can roll around, explore his environment, and play with his toys (the aforementioned boxes) on his own. He can identify and differentiate between you and other people, acts of his own accord, and has a face. He's small enough to fit on your hand, but packed with sensors and AI smarts.
Cozmo - the latest creation from Anki, the company behind the AI-fueled car racing game Overdrive - is like a pint-sized combination of WALL-E and EVE from the movie WALL-E.