Last week, the streets of Paris saw a little RoboDog take over. Accompanied by a stylish French girl, the fashionable duo strolled through some of Paris's most iconic spots, turning heads wherever they went. Passersby were fascinated by the rare sight of a lifelike robot casually roaming the streets, and enthusiastically stopped to interact. Soon enough, the RoboDog had amassed a large crowd of curious onlookers.
This charmer was "Babo"—an upcoming voice-interactive RoboDog by Vbot. Specializing in intelligent household robots, Vbot particularly designed Babo for people passionate about the intersection of fashion and technology.
Babo is tailored for both households and individuals, helping with daily tasks such as carrying bags, recording precious moments, and assisting the elderly. With spatial and relational memory, it recognizes family members, learns routines, and responds to commands such as "go to Mom's room."
Babo quickly earned a spot in people's hearts thanks to its genuine interaction style and inconspicuous design. There were no remotes or confusing control panels; just a dog-shaped friend hanging out with spectators like it's one of them.
It roamed the streets like a curious pet, gently approaching pedestrians and pausing when someone reached out to touch its head. Children giggled as it offered high-fives, handshakes, and responded to "sit" commands. People snapped photos, called out its name, and watched in amusement as Babo strolled around, circled back, and invited more interaction, just like a real dog making friends in the park.
The attention Babo attracted was also fueled by the rapidly rising interest in consumer robots that the world has seen recently. The innovations of the past couple of years have made it apparent that consumers are more inclined toward robots that are able to engage emotionally and fit seamlessly into their lifestyles, much like Babo.
Babo's utility extends beyond everyday tasks. It engages through intuitive voice interaction, mimicking natural conversation and sparking emotional connection, especially with users who find typical tech interfaces impersonal.
To tackle complicated indoor and outdoor terrains, irregular obstacles, and low-light environments, it's equipped with 360° LiDAR. It also offers the largest battery bay among competitors—around one-third greater than the industry's upper bound.
Babo is expected to enter mass production by the end of 2025 and launch in 2026. At the core of Vbot's mission is combining design, interaction, and everyday practicality in intelligent household robots—and the Babo embodies all of these qualities.
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