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Near Me

Juniper Foo | Sep 01, 2004

Dear me, er, Near Me, yet another bot pet for the masses. Ever since Sony's robotic canine Aibo in 1999 came prancing into the hearts--and pockets--of consumers (who needs organic hounds?), there's been no shortage of substitute high-tech companions, particularly felines. Omron Corp's automated moggy NeCoRo purred to life in 2001, followed by Sanyo's Hello Kitty ROBO due in November in Japan. Now Sega Toys has also climbed onboard the kitty litter with Near Me. While you won't get this high-tech tabby to lap up a saucer of milk, internal audio and video sensors plus an A.I. core and synthetic fur give it an almost lifelike appearance when responding to your cuddles and coos. That is, until the batteries run out.

For more Near Me models, click here.

Price: ¥36,750 (US$335)
Availability: Japan
Device: A.I. toy
Basic specs: Charger, battery pack, AC adapter, 320 × 260 × 170mm

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