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title: "This AI Tamagotchi Turns Everyday Objects Into Needy Virtual Pets"
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summary: "A Carnegie Mellon student’s tiny E Ink gadgets called OATs give houseplants, skateboards, and dumbbells expressive personalities to nudge you toward better habits."
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# This AI Tamagotchi Turns Everyday Objects Into Needy Virtual Pets

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**Published:** 2026-11-15T11:00:00.000Z
**Category:** Products
**Topics:** agent

## Summary

A Carnegie Mellon student’s tiny E Ink gadgets called OATs give houseplants, skateboards, and dumbbells expressive personalities to nudge you toward better habits\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.wired.com/story/this-ai-tamagotchi-oats-turns-everyday-objects-into-needy-virtual-pets/>)