Takway, a startup company, has unveiled Sweekar, an AI-powered virtual pet, at CES 2026. This portable companion is designed to develop a unique personality through interaction with its user, functioning as a digital pet that requires care and engagement.
Device Overview and Functionality
Sweekar is a palm-sized device, designed in an egg shape, equipped with small ears and a screen that serves as its face. Users are required to engage in care tasks, such as feeding and playing, to maintain the pet's well-being. The device's mood and facial expressions dynamically respond to user interaction.
The Sweekar system incorporates voice recognition and tracks activities performed with the user, leveraging its AI memory to recall shared experiences.
Life Stages and Autonomy
Sweekar progresses through four distinct life stages, with its dependency on user care diminishing as it matures. The initial stage involves a two-day incubation period as a closed egg, after which a face is revealed. Subsequent stages, baby and teen, require ongoing user attention for continued development.
Upon reaching its adult stage, particularly from Level 51 onwards, the virtual pet is designed to achieve autonomy. In this stage, it manages its own entertainment, undertakes virtual excursions, and can recount these experiences. It is described as virtually "unkillable" from Level 51. The physical device, however, requires regular charging and remains susceptible to hardware failure.
Customization and Availability
Sweekar will be available in three color options: pink, yellow, and blue. Optional customizable shells and supplementary outfits will also be offered.
While a final price has not yet been established, Sweekar is projected to retail within a price range of $100 to $150 upon its release. Takway has announced plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign for the product.