Created for UW-Stout GDIM Senior Show Branding(AI), companion; explores AI and branding through the conception of line of robotic pets powered by AI to offer peace of mind for caretakers and companionship for the people in their care.

Inspired by the pre-existing Tombot and Joy for All, companion; aimed to give emotional support for those unable to care for a pet, including people with dementia or alzheimer’s. In addition to acting and responding like a real pet, companion; pets would also track users’ interactions - keeping track of types of interactions, frequency of interactions, and the level of interaction. This information would be available to caretakers through the website so they could monitor their loved ones’ activity and awareness.

companion; additionally used AI to recognize faces, giving it the ability to be used in group homes with multiple users.