Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle is working on robotic 'Familiars' with his new company, Familiar Machines & Magic.

Roomba Inventor Now Wants You to Own an AI Robot Pet ...

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or ...

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or ...

Roomba inventor Colin Angle unveils AI robot pets designed to adapt, interact, and offer emotional support in your home ...

A new robotic pet has landed at CES 2026, and this one comes from Vbot. It’s called the Vbot Companion Robotic Dog. The company says it’s “designed to move seamlessly through everyday environments ...

Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle has revealed his new AI robot pet venture called “familiars” under a company he co-founded.

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Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

Robotic vacuums are a very useful tool, especially for people who have particularly busy lives. They help keep floors clean with the press of a button, so you can take vacuuming off the to-do list in ...

Just like us, our pets are living, breathing beings – just a different species. And that they’re creatures with minds of their own makes it all the more special when they decide to sit by us or spend ...