The Robot Revolution Is Here
High-tech humanoids are about to hijack the home
Written by Lindsay Silberman
Pepper
Unlike its contemporaries, Pepper is designed with a “friend over function” ethos in mind. The emotional, “love-powered” robot has a peculiar ability to connect with its owner— Pepper makes wisecracks, engages in thoughtful banter and uses human-like gestures. The Android-operated companion, invented by a French robotics firm and Japanese telecom company, was released to the public in 2015. ($1,900)