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title: "CES 2026: This Motorized Dock Turns Your iPhone Into a Tracking AI Robot"
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description: "At CES 2026, the DeskMate was unveiled, a motorized dock that transforms your iPhone into an interactive desktop companion. It features 3 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port, and when connected via MagSafe, it uses the phone's screen and camera to create animated eyes that follow your gaze. The DeskMate can initiate conversations and integrate with tools like Slack for video meetings. Crowdfunding starts in March on Kickstarter, with a price expected to be under $300."
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# CES 2026: This Motorized Dock Turns Your iPhone Into a Tracking AI Robot

You can now transform your iPhone into an interactive desktop companion that physically tracks your movement, rather than just charging it.

Unveiled at CES 2026, the DeskMate is a motorized desktop dock equipped with 3 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port. When attached via MagSafe, it uses your phone’s screen and camera to display Pixar-style animated eyes that follow your gaze. Unlike passive stands, it proactively initiates conversations and integrates with tools like Slack to automatically join and summarize video meetings.

Crowdfunding begins this March on Kickstarter, with pricing expected to be under $300. \[TechNode reporting\]

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