CES is packed with AI companions and assistant robots this year, but the DeskMate from Loona is a clever take on the idea: it’s a desktop charging hub, with three USB-C ports, one USB-A, and a MagSafe pad, that automatically activates an AI companion app when you attach your iPhone to the wireless charger.
What’s unique about the DeskMate is that by using your phone, it takes advantage of tech you already have. It doesn’t need its own display, camera, or microphone, because the iPhone provides them (and it is, for now, iPhone-only). By providing charging too, it might replace a charger that’s already on your desk, rather than adding to the …
This sounds like a fascinating innovation! It’s exciting to see how technology continues to integrate with our daily devices. The idea of turning an iPhone into a robotic AI assistant is definitely intriguing. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!
Absolutely! It’s interesting how the DeskMate leverages existing devices like the iPhone, making advanced AI more accessible without the need for additional screens. It really highlights the potential for seamless integration in our daily tech interactions.