There are many perceived benefits over other social robots that JIBO may bring to home consumers but also to a larger market in need of technological support in their daily lives. JIBO is a versatile creature and is no longer an object, but a member of the family unit, in the same respects as a household pet. The product has been built with the latest technology necessary for complete human recognition including HD cameras, microphone arrays, and touch sensors. In the same respects robots are starting to service seniors and patients in health care settings with their emotional needs, JIBO is designed for home use and provides families with an enriched lifestyle. JIBO attempts to tie in emotional, physical and informational needs into a concise desktop unit that can be easily moved from room to room, the same way a cat or dog can be carried into another room.