CES 2019: Samsung's 'Bot', Groove X's 'Lovot' generate buzz

At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, robots are generating a lot of buzz again and this time big tech companies such Samsung have joined the bandwagon with a bevy of home robots called Bots. The Bot Care is a moving personal healthcare assistant for the elderly. It can help measure blood pressure, heart rate readings and ensure people take their medicines on time. Personal robots have got a whole new makeover at this year’s CES. While Sony’s Aibo and Mayfield robotics’ Kuri were adorable, they looked more like robots than pets. Lovot, by Japanese robotics company Groove X, is the first-of-its-kind toy robot, which looks more like an actual pet with its beady-eyed face, fabric clothing on the body and penguin-like hands. It has built-in wheels assisted by sensors to help it navigate its way in rooms without bumping into furniture. Available for pre-order in Japan at $5,500, it can interact with users through gestures and voice.