# OpenAI's premium smart speaker aims to feel alive with moving parts

OpenAI is developing a high-end smart speaker that uses moving parts to make the device appear more lifelike. The design reflects a broader push into consumer hardware and suggests a focus on emotional engagement. It signals how AI companies are experimenting with physical presence beyond traditional voice assistants.

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- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/openais-expensive-smart-speaker-will-use-moving-parts-to-seem-more-alive/) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:36:22 +0000