Ropet is the cute-as-hell emotional robot at CES 2025 that the modern Furby wishes it could be

Ropet is a lovable emotional robot unveiled at CES 2025, offering customization and unique features like ChatGPT integration.

: Ropet, showcased at CES 2025, is an emotional companion robot designed to offer affection and customizable interactions. It features optional ChatGPT integration for advanced conversations and uses a camera for face and object recognition, storing data locally. Despite its intelligence, Ropet remains snuggleable, offering warmth and happiness through touch and gestures. The Kickstarter campaign has exceeded its goal, offering two models, Ropet Basic and Ropet Pro, at competitive prices.

Ropet, introduced at CES 2025, aims to be a lovable companion with its warm, soft fur and ability to respond to emotions. The robot offers customizability with optional ChatGPT integration for advanced interaction but maintains privacy by storing data locally on the device.

The robot relies on a camera placed in its nose for recognizing faces and objects, allowing it to closely bond with its owner. It also reacts to touch and gesture inputs, displaying emotions like happiness or grumpiness in response.

Its success on Kickstarter, raising $228,091, reflects a promising future as Ropet offers two purchase options, Basic and Pro, at $299 and $329 respectively. Shipments are expected to begin in March, continuing throughout the rest of the year.

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