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Mondo Robotics launches $800 robot dog companion, Beni

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Mondo Robotics has released the Beni, an $800 robot dog designed to function as a camera and companion. Unlike traditional drones, the Beni is intended to be a more engaging and less intrusive presence, capable of performing tricks and running. AI

IMPACT This robot dog offers a novel approach to personal robotics and camera technology, potentially influencing the design of future companion and surveillance devices.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a consumer robot that is not a frontier AI model release.

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Mondo Robotics launches $800 robot dog companion, Beni

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    This jumping $800 robot camera dog filled me with joy The Mondo Robotics Beni. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge What if you had a drone that wasn't a buzzy

    This jumping $800 robot camera dog filled me with joy The Mondo Robotics Beni. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge What if you had a drone that wasn't a buzzy, annoying fly people wanted to swat - but rather a cute dog that runs and jumps? What if it could do tricks on c… https…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/mondo-robotics-beni-robot-…

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