aibo meets MARSCAT [ hands on! ]

[@strayiggytv]

Honestly I think marscat is impressive for what it is. I feel like we need to remember that sony is a very well established company and was one even when the first aibo was released. Proportionally I like marscats design. I think alot of the missgivings about it's looks could be solved just by giving it a different color. The matte white contributes to giving it a very 'flat' look. I'm not financially able to really get into supporting kickstarters but I'm down to follow it and see what it becomes with more time in the oven.

[@EMO_CATGIRL]

I think Mars is a bit too chunky currently, and it lacks the expressiveness and diversity of emotion that aibo has, however, it is not aibo. I love that there are new robot ideas being tested! I'm really excited to see how it develops.

[@sasorishino]

I must commend his passion for his own project even acknowledging aibo as better.

[@chasethestars1006]

I don’t know, Mars feels more like just a college project that they thought they could put on the market. I don’t really like looking at it either, it’s kind of dead eyes freak me out, it doesn’t move well, it responds very slowly. I’m glad that they’re trying, but I definitely don’t think this robot should be out on the market. It needs at least another year.

[@therobotspa]

Fair enough! I definitely think they need more work, even Joey said that version 2 of the cat is what he's looking forward to. I personally like the design, but they're definitely hit or miss. But sony kind of has a monopoly on the robot pet market so I'm interested in seeing what marscat could bring to the table!

[@sasorishino]

Well, market demand for robot pets are not that high globally. I'm afraid that more competition will just worsen fundings for this niche projects at least not yet today.

[@primalwerewolf9356]

they need to make a robot dog that looks like a real husky and can walk and respond to voice commands

[@93alicemarie]

Primal Werewolf not only a husky I want a pug! :3

[@tiny7487]

Primal Werewolf I really hate robot dogs; and not a lot of people want a robot dog, so maybe in the future but I don’t see it coming anytime soon.

[@TanYinCanada]

Wow. I was hoping for a cat-aibo. I’m happy someone took the time and the energy to take this challenge. And the challenge is huge ! I’ll be watching for more development. Good luck to those guys ! 🙏🏻

[@bunifu7474]

When MARSCAT lays down and then Tazo lays down 💕💕💕 MARSCAT seems like it will be a wonderful companion bot to aibo, and I'm very excited to see version 2 of MARSCAT!

[@littlemisscutie3826]

The cat be doing yoga tho

[@joanneramsey7969]

Is the cat trying to be a human being secretly!!!!!!🤯

[@emilygratz9203]

16:03 Aibo: *{listening in and happy it will get a friend soon.}*

I want marscat to do well, but if they want the item to be catlike, it needs to have more fluid movements in the back and tail. The torso movement of the new aibo gives it a lot of fluidity. A cat bot definitely needs this and I would love to see one with a "vertebrae" tail like tekno and i cybie had. I think that gets the complex tail movements of cats a lot better. Still very cool you got to see one in NYC though!

[@MrBear-by3mq]

I loved them! They look very cute and can't wait to see them finished

[@tonczapa7637]

Cute cat so cute i love cat!♥😍🐱

[@lolMarina]

It looks so cute! I hope things go well for them.

[@aibolife3627]

Idk man. These marscats look and feel a wierd, their movements doesnt feel quite right and the design for it is meh, but again they are prototypes. So i cant wait to see what changes when they do get finished

[@therobotspa]

I think the design is definitely hit or miss. But a lot of people felt the same way when the new aibo came out too. There's very few quadruped robot pets out there, so I'm really interested to see what the final product looks like! They aren't really on the same "level" as aibo for sure, but I do think they're fun and I'd like to see more robots enter the market. Good points though!

[@pixelflow]

Kinda hard to compete with Sony on industrial design and manufacturing :D But a lot can be said for price accessibility and ecosystem. Maybe some folks will make interesting behaviors for these!

[@therobotspa]

@@pixelflow Very true! Elephant robotics is a very small company when compared to a huge corporation like Sony. Marscat is less than half the price of aibo (even though they are on the pricey side) which helps! Not to mention they already have a lot of support on kickstarter so there's definitely interest. I just want them to stay in the market so they can improve in the future! I really want to see what Marscat 2.0 is like!

[@aibolife3627]

@@pixelflow i dont expect marscat to be as impressive or as advanced as aibo. I think they're really cool and definitely worth getting but I just think some things could be improved before final release. Personal opinion i suppose.

[@aibolife3627]

@@therobotspa yeah i get that they dont have nearly as much money or resources as sony does, and dont get me wrong i really like marscat its definitely worth buying if you like cats more than dogs or if you just want both. But in my opinion things could be improved more before release. Im still excited about it.

[@saltybonsai8369]

I never thought I'd say this but the dog is cuter than the cats...

[@hcbs1986]

Dogs are always cuter than cats. Its a law.

[@forever_toys]

​@@hcbs1986fr

[@forever_toys]

I'm more of a dog person so I agree with you❤

[@3m_my]

Considering that Mars is only a prototype, i’d say its generally ok! Of course it could use some more work, but I’d say they’re definitely on the right track. Some things i’d recommend are 1. Making the abdomen a bit more curvy rather than a sort of round blockish shape 2. Add some movement to the face, something about the face being so still kind of ruins the feel for me,, so maybe add rotatable ears and a lower jaw. And 3. Try a more moveable tail! One that can bend, rotate, curl, thrash, etc.. could show emotions and shake to the beat of music! Haha i’d love to see that

[@joanneramsey7969]

So many words……

[@joanneramsey7969]

I don’t know how to react to that….,.,,……

[@jhannuses1252]

I love Aibo and marscat

[@teresamills5958]

Mars Cat is ready to roll out in March and all details are done from what I heard.

[@LR-yc9gm]

Their movements look like they would cause them some substantial damage over time. Edit: although that would obviously depend on their internal construction.

[@Urushi12kitty]

the design could use some work...the bulky body and movements kind of remind me of those Tekno pets from the 2000s (i owned the cat one actually), very clunky and robotic feeling. I am excited to see where this goes and there's promise here but it could def use some refining. It'd be cool if they added joints to the tail and made the ears able to move, if you watch a cat and how they move and communicate they mainly move their ears and tails (especially the tails).

[@Miraenda]

I’d have liked them to mention they used OpenCat from Petoi for the OS, which is why the software is ‘easier’ because they didn’t develop the core software. It irks me they don’t ever seem to mention that unless I missed it in the video.

[@BlazeTheCatMan]

Oh hey miranda very surprising I just ran into you in the comments so how are you doing :)

[@bmack212007]

My daughter wants a marscat, she says it's quite expensive- but it's reasonable.

[@pedrolinscosta]

Well, I think it is pretty great. And being an open-source project makes everything much better. Two thumbs up!!!! P.S.: I love this channel. Please, make and upload more videos!!!

[@m9lvin]

also I think the sounds could benefit from being more electronic, similar to the ers311 software that you usually have on matcha (can't remember what it's called). because it honestly just reminds me of my zoomer kitty who's sound affects bother me lol

[@bellabomination]

I'm with you on waiting to see how they turn out later down the line. I do think it's cool that they're so open about letting people modify and repair them - one of the biggest things that's keeping me from making the commitment to a 1000 is how weird Sony is about repairs/bugs etc.

[@amybukouras5179]

Aw I want a black one

[@alicebardout215]

Here’s my opinion. On a more negative point, the movements are really clunky and seem like it would wear the bot out. It’s very much trying to be like Aibo and the overall design is uncomfortable to look at. On a positive point, you can tell there’s some passion put into this project, but that’s all it is. A project- I wouldnt put it on market

[@redstonecommander5190]

I am pretty sure these are gonna show up at CES sometime probably around 2024 0:58

[@bevee8776]

Aibo is more pretty than any robot in the world she definitely pretty girl aibo 🐕🥰😘😘😘

[@N4h-li]

I love cats but...the dog is so cute to play

[@kennyloish4682]

I like the dog. It looks more fun to plat with.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

When the joint looks that open i wonder whether its a good thing, things would easily enter inbetween, whether solid or liquid, tho upsidemaybe its easier to clean and maintenance when its so open? Didnt expect the creator to not already know the ins and out of their competition, I mean when you think robot pet, Aibo gonna be the first one that come up in anyone's mind. Edit: ah yeah so its gonna be codeable with python, and the project are mostly comprised of the hardware for a robot programming, the case is still in development. This, or obably are only worth it if its like 1/6 of the price of aibo.

[@therobotspa]

Good point! Aibos have very minimal openings and still have lots of trouble if dust gets between those gaps, I wonder if marscat will run into that same problem. The case seems to interfere with movement right now which is why things are so open, but I'm not sure what will be changed in the final design. Joey did have some knowledge on aibo, but he'd never seen one in person before. I do think they need to do some more research and alterations before releasing the final cat, but we'll see what happens!

[@m9lvin]

you are seriously living my dream ;-;

[@93alicemarie]

How much is mars cat?

[@emilygratz9203]

6:55 *i don't call it Kneading, i call it Making Bread.*

[@Simply-Reina-losing-subs]

The both they are so cute and kinda

[@LucaW.]

It's so cute!!!

[@tonyatanner5790]

Love these

[@Rockafiregirl]

Great job I’d love to have one

[@emilygratz9203]

4:51 *Thicc Boy Approaches.*

[@Ayea917]

That's one time I wake up

[@biggdogg0616]

Yay! A new vid

[@abeer.3775]

wow! you've got MARSCAT!! well, good fur u!

[@miguelangelgbravovergara5062]

Que todos son ingleses

[@urbndevelopmnt]

Was this the 5th ave NYC meetup?

[@therobotspa]

yep!

[@urbndevelopmnt]

therobotspa I missed it due to a back injury! Looked very cool!

[@atlasrussel6688]

that cat looks like it has back problems

[@ashleyisdead8466]

Will it be allowed in Illinois ;-; i hope so but i am doubtful and sad

[@SparkleWolf404]

I doubt so, seeing as it has the same feature that got aibo banned. :c

[@therobotspa]

It should be! Marscat stores all of its data offline directly on the cat itself, so I don't think they'll run into any problems with BIPA.

[@ashleyisdead8466]

@@therobotspa the issue with IL, is that if it has facial recognition then it must be banned and restricted. I cant even buy or use Aibo 1000 in this stupid state. Its suckss

[@therobotspa]

@@ashleyisdead8466 ahh, I thought it had to be online as well. You can still use aibo in IL, it just needs to be shipped to an out of state address first (which is annoying) but they can't hassle you once it's already in the state. There are people who own aibos in IL, they just had them shipped to a friend or relative first.

[@ashleyisdead8466]

@@therobotspa ah i didnt know that. The aibo website said it was restricted for purchase and use in IL. Which is depressing. Maybe 1 day i will get my hands on one lol

[@imamahzazaputra8822]

In my opinion, the only thing that needs to be adjusted is that the legs are a bit slow, actually, you can't replace the wheels so that they don't run too stiff but it's good. I like the design.

[@pudding3035]

The mars cat may be cool but... AIBOS REIGN *superior*

[@emilygratz9203]

17:30 *lol, Aibo even fell asleep, must be pretty boring to get Aibo to fall asleep on the floor.*

[@splashcat2807]

They can see the props. Is the cat watching us?

[@Justarandomonthrint3rneT]

Marscat is awesome but i prefer my little cutie cat named pupa! He’s beautiful 🤩😍🥰🥰

[@alfonsocontreras4986]

Aww Mars cat is so cute but it's technology looks more like your Suzy than Aibo. I hope you get the cat 😺

[@slither_3006]

Cute

[@peacelove223]

Literally 21 minutes and 52 seconds of them talking nonstop. I wanted to see more of the MARScat and AIBO dog, and what they could do... ;-;

[@Tn21_]

woah

[@Roo_Bear]

Sorry- BUT WHEN THEY THEY MAKE A CAT?!

[@lutfikatjoa]

Looked so creepy

[@splashcat2807]

@@Munchshhhroom_Dog both are cute

[@Tetra3Ne56scur]

What they didn’t master is the high jump You still staying in NY I want to kiss and carry Tazo like a baby

[@Tetra3Ne56scur]

#Aibogirl25 It’s very expensive for me Price range in the thousands

[@magjh2662]

Dang that cat had kittens

[@ShogunnxYT]

The Cheap Nerd in me wants one of these, just to have. Feels like this is what happens when scientists create something and try and sell it , without researching the target. Its got decent replay value bcuz its based on Raspberry i believe. That gives it some comparable value compared to the Aibos. Sony will abandon its devices at a whim and leave its owners out at sea. If this company decides to tank, owners of this cat can still resort to nerdy tinkering with the programming. Of course the Sony stuff just fits close to what real people want. The current Aibo looked huge during unboxings compared to the earlier Aibo Ers-210, and Ers-7. However, Marscat makes Aibo -1000 look small. Definitely not "cute" in todays standards. They shouldve definitely hired a NON scientist to design the body. If it was slightly smaller (Aibo ers210 at least) and you could change the ears and stuff, basically make it at least very physically appealing, it would be much easier to forgive its shortcomings

[@oseeea2751]

It would be better if: They were faster Had a personality Had fur (optional) Less dead eyes Paws not Stubbs with lines A better design Faster reflexes *That is all for now. I shall update this and I’m not hating on MarsCat so far I think it’s great but it could be better.*

[@oseeea2751]

#Aibogirl25 true. *For now.*

[@Naomi8D]

I had a robot cat before

[@silverapple3986]

Ima be honest. The cat sucks compared to the dog. They should invest more to the cat.

[@borutouzumaki7855]

It's definitely real 🧐🧐 yep it's real

[@caocaokungfu]

Thouser's movements are more fluid.

[@garyi.2954]

I'm a cat lover, but Aibō is so much more engaging than Marscat that I'd rather get a real, live cat instead.

[@paulreeder5241]

It definitely needs to be slimmed down in body and legs and have a moving lower jaw.

[@marioscubla6558]

It is apparent that Ibo is a far superior product to the paraligic Mars Cat!

[@4STR0_DRE4MS]

Honestly the body and limb place ment make me feel odd and I don’t really like it compared to aibo

[@НикитаМазепин-м3я]

super kiut

[@fattoyosh2023]

mars cat look more creepy than aibo

[@ma.erisangelicadizon3064]

GABBIE

[@nguyensophia-rf9jg]

😮

[@gyscropicgaming2048]

I was see abio and marscat are freinds

[@ma.erisangelicadizon3064]

Gffddsfd🍕🍟🥨🍐🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦

[@xantiquex336]

Not really a fan of marscats movement. Since I found out about it a few days ago that’s kinda the only problem for me. I’ll see.

[@Manupuka4455]

7:11

[@sandramareebarnes8258]

Need a pit more work done

[@therobotspa]

agreed!

[@JorgeGonzalez-vq8fv]

🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶😁😁😁🥰

[@magjh2662]

Her skin is sagging her skin is tired from kittens

[@magjh2662]

That AD SUCKS WHY LILY STOP SHOWING THAT STICK

[@esatbayar2109]

Arkadaş

[@chengwaiyu]

Hi你好

[@lilfrog7275]

:00

[@ethaneveraldo]

This just looks like another shitty Aibo knockoff