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Casio's Moflin: AI Companion for Gen Z and Seniors

10/17/2025

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Casio's Moflin is an artificial intelligence-powered robotic companion launched in the U.S. on October 10 and priced at $429.
The product targets Gen Z and addresses loneliness, including among the elderly in Japan.
Users can track Moflin's emotions via the MofLife app.
Experts, including psychologist Omri Gillath, warn that relying on artificial intelligence for emotional needs may hinder social skills, especially for adolescents with social anxiety.

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Casio's Moflin is an artificial intelligence-powered robotic companion launched in the U.S. on October 10 and priced at $429.
The product targets Gen Z and addresses loneliness, including among the elderly in Japan.
Users can track Moflin's emotions via the MofLife app.
Experts, including psychologist Omri Gillath, warn that relying on artificial intelligence for emotional needs may hinder social skills, especially for adolescents with social anxiety.