Loona is the Adorable $359 USD Petbot You Need

A smart home companion.

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For those looking to add new gadgets to their smart home, the Loona is the adorable pet robot you need. The Loona by KEYi TECH is outfitted with a 3D camera and edge sensors, along with face detection and object recognition to help with interaction with owners and other pets.

The four microphones and touch sensors are used by the Loona to respond to verbal and gesture commands that can also be custom set through a graphical programming tool. The petbot is also outfitted with emotive digital eyes for greater interaction possibilities. Additionally, the Loona can serve as a home security and monitoring system making it a unique addition to any smart home.

Already launched on Kickstarter, securing over $3 million USD, the Loona is now available on IndieGoGo for $359 USD and will be available on KEYi TECH’s website.

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