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This AI Tamagotchi Turns Everyday Objects Into Needy Virtual Pets

A Carnegie Mellon student’s tiny E Ink gadgets, called OATs, give houseplants, skateboards, and dumbbells expressive personalities to nudge you toward better habits.

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An AI‑driven Tamagotchi app turns ordinary items, such as a houseplant, into virtual pets displayed on a small screen. When the real plant isn’t watered, the on‑screen pet appears sad and dejected, prompting the user to tend to the actual plant. Once water is poured into the soil, the digital pet’s expression changes to excited and happy, reinforcing the care action.

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