MIT Team Unveils Floating Companion Robot
alex_verem · x · 2026-07-16
A team from Keio University, the MIT Media Lab, and other institutions has proposed an alternative to humanoid home robots: a floating companion robot.
Named Floating Companion, this prototype resembles a small white whale. It uses a soft, helium-filled structure to float indoors via fin-like movements, rather than using legs or wheels like traditional robots. The post emphasizes a unique design approach for companionship: prioritizing interaction and presence over a human-like appearance.
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