AI Pets – Virtual Companions with Real Feelings?
AI Pets – Virtual Companions with Real Feelings? Scene Description Imagine returning home after a long day, and your digital pet greets you — wagging its tail, recognizing your tone, and even responding to your emotions. Thanks to emotional AI and advanced machine learning, these virtual beings are evolving from simple programs into companions that feel real . Everyday Conversation – 日常会話 🗣️ User: “Hey Momo, I’m feeling a bit tired today.” 🐾 AI Pet: 「だいじょうぶ?」(Daijōbu?) “Are you okay?” 🗣️ User: “Just need a break. Can you play my favorite song?” 🐾 AI Pet: 「もちろん!」(Mochiron!) “Of course!” 🎶 Cultural and Technological Background In Japan, the idea of building emotional bonds with non-human beings has a deep cultural history. From Sony’s AIBO in 1999 to Tamagotchi in the 1990s, people have long embraced digital companionship. 1. AIBO – The First Robot Dog with Personality Sony’s AIBO wasn’t just a gad...