Jibo, social robot, Jibo, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

MIT roboticist Cynthia Breazeal introduces her latest creation, Jibo, a social robot for the home that is now available for pre-order.
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"Cynthia Breazeal Unveils Jibo, a Social Robot for the Home"

by Erico Guizzo
July 16, 2014

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Would you ever live with a robot? We met Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, creator of the yet-to-be-released social robot Jibo, and asked her about embodied cognition, tactile response, and why we need robots.

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Hey guys! Today I talk about JIBO, what many are calling the world's first family robot. With the capability to tell stories, help with chores, e-mail and voice message, take pictures, and much more, JIBO already shows a ton of promise. Whether or not you want a family robot tending to your every need, respect JIBO for what it is, because social robotics is a burgeoning technology that we should all give heed to.

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Jibo is a social robot designed to help the family stay connected in the home. He recognizes faces and voice and can help deliver messages to family members as they come and go, take photos, and even order you takeout.

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Jibo, a new robot developed by researchers from MIT's Media Lab, can see, hear, speak and complete a variety of tasks around your house. He's not making cappuccino's yet, but the robot's open platform design gives developers the ability to teach this bot all kinds of new tricks. Sharon Reich has more.

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My robot friend Annabelle and I unbox a new Jibo! Cynthia Breazeal has created something wonderful!

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A smart home assistant with swiveling hips, Jibo is more charming than Alexa or Siri. But he still has much to learn.

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Jibo is an $899 social robot designed as a companion, not an assistant.

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Jibo... it was foretold to be so great, but in reality... Well, it's a Jibo. Let's get into exactly what that means.

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