The name of the robot, Nékojita Cat FuFu, is actually more clever than you might think. ‘Néko-jita’ translates to cat tongue and ‘FuFu’ is an onomatopoeia word that describes the sound humans make ...

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Inspired by a distinct and quintessential feline behavior called bunting, where cats rub their heads against objects or ...

One of the new products introduced at CES 2025 was the Nékojita Fufu, a very cute robot cat that will help you avoid burning ...

A robot capable of dynamically adjusting the flexibility of its neck has been developed and implemented to mimic the motion ...

Know anyone particularly sensitive to hot drinks and meals? This cute 'robotic' cat might be the perfect gift.

The behavior of a cat rubbing its head against a person, known as bunting, is an expression of affection and is believed to have a healing effect on humans. In a study is published in the journal ACM ...

The three-axle vehicle, whose sharp-angled body looks like a boxier version of a Tesla Cybertruck – carries an electric ...

Litter-Robot 4, £749 I (or rather my cat, Indy) have been hands (or rather, paws) on with the Litter-Robot for the last couple of months. As well as noting how easy it was to set up and how ...

Credit: ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction (2024). Have you ever had a cat rub its head against you, like it’s saying “I care about you”? This behavior, called “bunting,” is a ...

Using AI training, researchers designed a "robot dog" that moves like a cat, and has no trouble navigating low-gravity ...

If you've ever struggled to drink your hot, freshly brewed coffee before you rush out in the morning, Japanese company Yukai ...