Cozmo is a self-aware, highly sophisticated robot that's masked as a cool-looking toy. Thanks to an upcoming software development kit, it will also become an easily accessible platform to learn about AI and robotics.
The tiny Cozmo robot by Anki is surely the cutest piece of tech we've come across to date. Announced this summer to a great deal of acclaim, the self-aware gadget is part incredibly cool smart toy, part powerful and easily accessible platform to learn about artificial intelligence and robotics. And, trust us, this will be one of the hottest gifts for kids this holiday season.
Bits You Need to Know
Cozmo is as sophisticated mechanically as it is intelligent. It consists of hundreds of meticulously engineered parts that have been tested extensively for safety and durability. Some of the key components of the robot include a quartet of motors to help Cozmo move around, a display that showcases its emotions, as well as a VGA camera to help it see its surroundings.
In addition to helping the robot look around in 30 frames per second, Cozmo's VGA camera also features facial recognition software. The latter helps the robot remember people and interactions. As it interacts with you, it'll even show it's expression right on its screen so you know what it's thinking.
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