A Japanese tech startup unveiled a series of companion robots for human beings called “LOVOT” on Tuesday. Based on the concept of “a little love can change the world”, the AI-mounted robots can recognize people’s facial expressions and communicate with people. /VCG Photo

According to the company, the robots are not designed to help people do tasks but to bring people a sense of relief and contentment by its innocent character. People would feel happy when they give a hug to the robots. /VCG Photo

The series of robots has two, each of which weighs three kilograms and is 43 centimeters tall. A camera and more than 50 sensors are built to enable the robots to move indoors without crashing into any furniture and to respond to people. /VCG Photo

 The LOVOT is said to be sold at 598,000 yen (5,300 U.S. dollars) as a set of two while a solo LOVET will be available in 2020 at a price of 349,000 yen, according to the Mainichi, a Japan’s English-language daily. /VCG Photo