If you’re in the market for a pet but can’t quite vibe with hyper-realistic robo-dogs staring into your soul, let me introduce you to yet another pet robot called Ropet. Ropet is a futuristic AI robot companion that clearly isn’t trying to pass for anything Earth-born. Trust me, your heart might thank you.
Ropet comes with fur so soft you’d swear it just stepped out of a galactic grooming salon. Even better, it radiates warmth, mimicking human body temperature—perfect for those cold, existential nights. Its big, expressive eyes are designed to make you fall for it, though I can’t promise it won’t guilt-trip you into playing more music because, yes, Ropet LOVES to dance.
This interactive furball isn’t just here to boogie, though. It remembers stuff (offline too—no shady cloud sync here), develops unique personalities, and even rewards you with unlockable eye and voice effects as you bond. Who knew loyalty points applied to pets now?
And the customization? Ropet lets you pick its fur color, facial features, and even outfits. It’s like playing dress-up with a Tamagotchi on steroids and IRL that very importantly, does not poop! Oh, and it can recognize hundreds of foods—not that it needs feeding, but it might judge your snack choices.
In addition, responds to touch and smiles, and it can even develop different personalities based on your interactions with it. So yeah, it is very much a like flesh-and-blood pet and then some.
Successfully funded on Kickstarter, Ropet is now available on Indiegogo InDemand with pre-sale pricing starting at US$229. If you’re ready to skip the fur and flea drama for a pet that’s always ready to party (and maybe side-eye your playlist), Ropet’s your interstellar pal. See it in the action in the video below (warning: cuteness overload!)
Images: Ropet.
