The Sony of today may not be quite as batsh*t crazy as it was in the Rolly era, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely given up on outlandish concepts for good. A new patent filed by the platform holder introduces the idea of a robot companion who will watch you play your PlayStation and react to your emotions. Apparently, research shows that when gamers are observed they’re more motivated to play, and so the proposed companion would theoretically be able to congratulate you when you complete a level or encourage you when you get stuck.
The Japanese giant is obviously no stranger to robotics, having previously produced a pet dog named AIBO, which is still receiving firmware updates to this day. Alas, we can’t imagine this particular patent will ever culminate in a commercial product, but with most of the world in lockdown right now, maybe we could all do with a virtual pal.
[source appft1.uspto.gov, via respawnfirst.com]
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A chicken mcnugget that watches you play. Now I've seen everything .
@Party_Cannon
Now what if it insulted you in Gladios voice? That’s something you can’t have a friend do easily.
A Robot Buddy That Watch's You Play Games. That Then Proceeds To Delete Both Your Hard Drive And Game Data While You Sleep
No thanks. Even if it's trying to be encouraging, I don't want a robot watching me fail badly at a game.
Nah, I'm alright thanks Sony m8
I'd like an android companion based on 80s she-ra pls. Yep that was my thing when I was a kid!
Ooh I have an idea! What if we just split the screen in half and let a real human friend play with you with a second controller. It would be even more revolutionary if they allowed it through campaigns!
So the PS5 is going to be a vertical console as well?! Looks like it will also be the size of a bookshelf speaker, too!
Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot can watch and diss me anytime.
I feel like there's a huge market in this if you make the robot look like an anime girl.
It's like a fluffy cloud with limbs and googly eyes.
Yeah, no thanks
I'll take two please.
A robot video game companion? For sure man. Is there a Jane Fonda Barbarella model ?
Is always good to have someone (or something) to blame for failing 300 times in the same game screen.
Hi im Microsoft want to play.word up son
It's Detroit: Become Human actually happening!!
This is how the android revolution begins!!!
Nah, an anime shaped robot won’t survive Sony’s censorship policies.
Is it solely for gaming?. I could use the encouraging comments when I get stuck in other life situations
I feel like some lonely weirdo would try to have *** with the robot lol.
I see Sony is at it again! Late to the party! Taking Nintendo’s ideas and trying to make them their own. Anybody remember R.O.B.?! 😝
If you know, you know.
@M1359 yeah my little dog always sits beside me and watches me play...but she also sits beside me when im pretty much doing anything lol. I love my little baby! Pets are the best!
No thanks. GARBAGE!!! I prefer natural human being. I always enjoy playing on my own and it doesn't bother me. YEAH, they wants you to spend money on this silly robot for heir own profits. I bet you that they dont need robots for themselves but people like you. Think about it.
No one else saw Mr. Meatwad?
https://arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-pmn.s3.amazonaws.com/public/DW3CFZKYNJEAZJAJXW4INAWN4U.jpg
Now we just need the rest of the gang!
Astro Bot would be cool. And would be connected to PS5 and can play games so co-op games would be lovely for lonely gamers.
@Areus Now that, is innovation!
Is it possible for this robot to come in the form of a sexy babe telling me how awesome I am while I play?
It'll do wonders to my ego.
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