AI Companion Preferences & Purchase Survey This survey explores what people want from hardware AI companions — physical devices with a built-in AI character you can talk to and build a relationship with.Your responses are anonymous and will take approximately 5–8 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers — we just want to hear your honest thoughts. Question Title * 1. Which smart hardware categories have you ever paid for? (Required.) Smart speakers (e.g., Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Apple HomePod) Smart displays (e.g., Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub) Smart home devices (e.g., smart lights, smart TVs) Wireless earbuds or headphones with smart features (e.g., AirPods, Sony WH series) Smart glasses or AR/VR headsets (e.g., Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Ray-Ban Meta) Social or companion devices (e.g., Lovot, dipal, code27, Tamagotchi Smart) Robot vacuum cleaners or smart home robots (e.g., Roomba) AI-powered cameras or photo devices (e.g., Rabbit R1, Humane AI Pin) Smartwatches or fitness trackers (e.g., Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin) I have never paid for a smart hardware Other (please specify) Next