The Mori Is a Mushroom-Shaped AI Lamp Companion, and I'm Smitten - CNET
So many artificial intelligence devices are trying to command our attention, but when I met the Mori AI robot companion earlier this month, it was refreshing to see a device that’s using AI to exercise some playful restraint — even if its $849 retail price makes it a tough sell.
The Mori, announced Thursday by Oka, is part glowy mushroom lamp and part Furby. The company is behind the cutesy AI gadget. And while it also looks a little bit like a larger smart speaker wrapped in fabric, Mori made it quite clear that it was not interested in playing any of my playlists from Apple Music.
Instead, when activated, Mori pops out of its body and uses its cameras and sensors to respond playfully to you — and, like a Furby, it speaks its own babylike language. It’s 10 inches tall (26.4 centimeters) and uses its sensors to...
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