‘Come closer, Chris,’ says the $300,000 companionship robot

At the Internationale FunkAusstellung Berlin (IFA), an AI-powered humanoid robot named Aria, priced at US$175,000, engaged visitors with promises of companionship. The robot, designed by Realbotix, startled a participant by using their name from an app, showcasing its interactive capabilities while revealing potential privacy concerns.

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