Enchanted Tools has returned to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with its latest enhancements to the Mirokaï character robots, which are now equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and additional features designed to bolster their utility in both retail and healthcare sectors. These upgrades are aimed at improving companionship and logistical support functions.

The Mirokaï robots have been integrated with large language models (LLMs) powered by Nvidia Jetson chips, enabling lifelike multilingual conversations. According to Jérôme Monceaux, CEO of Enchanted Tools, “Consistent with our belief that robots should be ‘more than useful’, we are continuously evaluating new ways to strengthen the experience and relationship our customers and their users have with the Mirokaï.” He elaborated that the integration of LLMs allows for meaningful conversations, while newly designed elements enhance the robots’ ability to navigate their surroundings.

These character robots feature a unique rolling globe design, distinguishing them from traditional bipedal humanoid robots. This allows them to glide smoothly through crowded spaces while effectively carrying out everyday tasks. A notable addition is the universal handle, which enables the Mirokaï to attach to various objects, facilitating precision in task completion.

The robots boast enhanced spatial awareness through a ring base embedded with sensors that detect obstacles, thereby ensuring improved navigation and stability. Their friendly features, including expressive gestures, facial expressions, and audio-visual recognition capabilities, contribute to the comforting presence they provide in environments such as hospitals and retail outlets.

Currently, the Mirokaï are deployed at the Montpellier Cancer Institute in France, where they are aimed at offering emotional support to children undergoing treatment in the pediatric radiotherapy department. This initiative stems from a successful trial at Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), where the robots effectively managed logistical tasks, such as delivering supplies.

Enchanted Tools is actively seeking partnerships in the retail, healthcare, and hospitality sectors through their Early Access Program, aiming to deploy an additional 100 robots by 2025. Demonstrations of the Mirokaï will be available for CES attendees at the CES Unveiled event on January 5th in Las Vegas, where visitors can experience the robots’ engaging features at Booth number 8463 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The developments surrounding the Mirokaï character robots reflect a significant trend in the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics, highlighting the potential for robots to enhance customer interactions and support in various professional sectors as the industry continues to evolve.

Source: Noah Wire Services