Pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship, but they're also a big commitment. You have to feed them, ensure they get enough exercise, and clean up their poop — which isn't something everyone necessarily has the time, space, or stomach to do. However, if you're not fussy about your pet being a living, breathing animal, a robot companion can offer a great alternative to a furry friend.

There are plenty of smart, AI-powered robot companions available (and on the way) that offer the companionship of real-life pets, without the mess. These include the emotionally intelligent Moflin, which offers a calming presence in a fuzzy, allergy-free package; the adorable Sweekar, a physical Tamagotchi-like pet that fits perfectly into your pocket; and EMO, a cute and curious desktop buddy with over 1,000 expressions. If it's your pet that needs companionship, rather than you, Tuya Smart has the answer to that with Aura, an all-around playmate and emotion translator for pets.

Living.AI's EMO is a desktop AI companion that looks similar to Team ASOBI's adorable "Astro Bot" character. Priced at $279, this headphone-wearing robot has two short legs attached to the bottom of its head, allowing it to independently explore its surroundings, navigating your desktop without falling off. This is made possible by its AI wide-angle camera, four smart digital servos, and the optical drop sensors in its feet. In total, this little guy has more than 10 advanced internal sensors built in.

What makes EMO a great robot companion is its evolving personality and human-like interactions. This stylish little robot can perform over 1,000 expressions and actions, reflecting its feelings and moods through its face and body language. EMO's built-in neural network processor and AI processing models means it can process large amounts of data continuously, which allows it to recognize up to 10 people via its HD camera and to track sound using its four-microphone array.

While this robot won't directly speak to you, it can hear you, responding when called and communicating with cute bleeps and bloops, and even dancing when it plays music through its built-in speaker. When EMO (or your phone) needs a charge, just pop it on the accompanying skateboard accessory, which acts as a wireless charger. What's more, thanks to the sensor in EMO's head, you can even pet it like a normal pet — which may become hard to resist if you pick up clothing accessories like the Corgi or Cow outfits.

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