A robotics entrepreneur known for developing the technology behind Roomba is now seeking to enter the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot. According to reports, the proposed product is a plush, dog- or cat-like robot that follows its owner around the home. The concept also emphasizes adaptation to an individual household’s routines: the robot is described as learning daily habits and adjusting its behavior accordingly. The coverage frames the effort as a potential alternative to a traditional pet, with the robot designed to provide companionship-like interaction while moving around inside the home. Both outlets describe the plan as an attempt to broaden robotics beyond vacuum cleaning into everyday domestic life, building on the inventor’s earlier impact on consumer robotics. No specific release date, pricing details, or technical specifications are included in the provided summaries. The reports also do not state whether the robot is already in production, though they characterize the project as a renewed business push focused on consumer adoption.