Student Creates AI Pets for Everyday Objects

The system uses sensor data and Google Gemini's Nano Banana service to generate expressive behaviors, prompting users to maintain habits. It operates via E Ink displays and a web portal for configuration. Battery life is short—three to four days—making it a proof-of-concept. Use cases include habit tracking and safety alerts. The project sparked debate over anthropomorphism in AI and its impact on human trust.

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