SwitchBot's New AI Pets Respond to Your Behavior, Won't Pee on the Carpet

SwitchBot launched Kata Friends, two plush AI pet robots named Noa and Niko.

They run on onboard language models and sensors, responding to voice, gestures, and user behavior without needing Wi-Fi.

A companion app lets owners customize routines and personalities, while memories are stored locally.

The launch highlights a shift toward emotionally responsive home robots, along with privacy concerns around cameras and data storage.