• Design News, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:05 AM

If you're going to have a smart home, you might as well let a robot run it, right? Samsung is hoping Otto, its "home companion robot," will introduce consumers to the friendlier side of the Internet of Things (IoT) as the company pushes further into the smart home market. Otto is designed to be a central hub for controlling all of the smart devices and appliances in your home. Alongside being integrated with your smart appliances, the battery-operated robot can also answer questions (like "Okay Google" or Siri), play music, function as an intercom, take photos, and even function as your home security system.

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