Humanoid robot Aria impresses at CES 2025 with advanced emotional features

At CES 2025, a humanoid robot named Aria showcased advanced features, including 17 motors for facial expressions and AI for emotional conversations. Aria, designed for companionship, hesitated slightly while responding, creating a unique interaction experience. Realbotix, the company behind Aria, offers customizable options, allowing users to change her face and hairstyle. The robot can recognize different faces with future RFID technology, potentially altering her movements and personality accordingly. Aria is available in three versions, ranging from $10,000 to $175,000. While focused on human interaction, Aria expressed interest in meeting Tesla's Optimus robot, highlighting a playful aspect of her design.