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Buddy the robot wants to be your modern-day Rosie
Personal companion robots have been around for ages, but they've never really been able to live up to our expectations. Everybody wants Rosie from The Jetsons, but we seem to always wind up with Paulie's Robot from Rocky. While previous companion bots like the AIBO or NAO have found moderate acceptance among consumers, they've mainly been novelties: toys rather than tools. That disappointing streak could finally be at an end, though, thanks to Blue Frog Robotics' new mechanical companion, Buddy. This little guy has R2-D2's versatility but with Wall-E's emotive abilities. The BFR team recently stopped by Engadget's San Francisco office to show off an early version of the device. Despite a few quirks with the prototype they demoed, Buddy could soon find a place in your home and your heart.
