Loona Deskmate – An iPhone-powered AI desktop companion that doubles as a 165W GaN charging station (Crowdfunding)

Loona Deskmate is a screen-aware AI desktop companion for iPhone designed to act as a hands-free co-worker that understands your workflow, responds conversationally, and executes tasks directly across your apps. Instead of packing an expensive internal SoC and display into the robot, the Deskmate relies on a docked iPhone to act as its “brain” and face, while the base serves as a 165W GaN desktop charging station. It features real-time voice interaction (~0.5s response time), screen awareness, and a 3-DOF motorized head for lifelike motion and responsive behavior. The system relies on a smartphone (iPhone 12+) for computing and uses its camera and sensors for visual and contextual input. The base integrates a 165W GaN power hub with multiple ports (3× USB-C + 1× USB-A), allowing it to function as a desk charging station. Overall, the hardware combines a robotic form factor with a practical docking and power solution designed [...] The post Loona Deskmate – An iPhone-powered AI desktop companion that doubles as a 165W GaN charging station (Crowdfunding) appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.