"Tamagotchi ripoffs are alive and well at CES 2026, and SoildTech's spin on the idea is to stick a virtual pet in the dirt to help you stop killing your plants. Senso combines a plant health sensor and a Tamagotchi-like device, offering insights into the conditions of a houseplant's environment and a gamified way of keeping up with them. If a plant is in need of watering or could use some lighting adjustments, little characters will offer you quests to complete those tasks."
"In the AI-powered app, where you can add and manage multiple plants, you'll get the full breakdown of each one's data and needs. Soildtech says the app can also identify plants and the diseases they may be afflicted with from a photograph. Senso supports voice interactions so you can turn directly to the device for caretaking advice too. It's designed with beginner plant enthusiasts in mind and is, admittedly, super cute,"
Senso pairs a two-pronged plant health sensor with a magnetically attaching Tamagotchi-like virtual companion to gamify indoor plant care. Characters on the device issue care quests when soil moisture or lighting need adjustment, and completing tasks benefits a virtual home planet. An AI-powered app manages multiple plants, provides detailed condition data, identifies plant species and possible diseases from photos, and supports voice interactions for direct caretaking advice. The product targets beginner plant owners, comes in multiple colors, and is slated to launch on Kickstarter soon. Assessment accuracy from brief demonstrations remains unverified.
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