One of the new products introduced at CES 2025 was the Nékojita Fufu, a very cute robot cat that will help you avoid burning your tongue with hot drinks.
The little robot from Yukai Engineering sits cutely on the edge of mugs and bowls, helping to cool down very hot coffee and soups.
The cat has a small fan where its mouth would be, blowing cold air into the cup or bowl, a technology they call the Fu-ing system.
You can configure the bursts of air in different ways according to your needs. The Not Gonna Spill setting produces medium bursts, while the I’ve Got This! setting ensures high intensity for immediate consumption of the drink or food.
In Japanese, “neko-jita” means “cat’s tongue,” a term used to describe intolerance to hot food and drinks, something that, according to research, affects a large percentage of the Japanese population.
“Fufu” is an onomatopoeia for a panting breath or, in this case, consistent bursts of air in a hot soup. The company promises that the robot cat can cool down hot water from 88°C to 71°C in just three minutes.
The Fufu is made of silicone and has a rechargeable USB-C battery. The product will be available only in Japan, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled for mid-2025, and is expected to cost around $25.
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