You don't have to wait for a Pixar sequel to find out what WALL-E and EVE's android baby would look like. Robotics and artificial intelligence firm Anki today introduced Cozmo, "the little robot with a big brain and even bigger personality."

"He is charming, a bit mischievous, and unpredictable," the company wrote in a blog post. "He recognizes and remembers you. He interacts with you, plays games, and gets to know you over time."

The fits-in-the-palm-of-your-hand gadget was developed by a team of roboticists, animators, game developers, and a lead designer of the Batmobile. Powered by advanced robotics, AI, and computer vision, Cozmo's brain processes more data per second than all the Mars Rovers combined.

"Coupled with his playful personality, Cozmo is one of the most sophisticated consumer robots available today," the company boasted. "Robots with comparable capabilities are found in labs for thousands of dollars and stand several feet tall."

This 300-plus-part robot, meanwhile, only requires a compatible iOS or Android device.

He learns your name, face, and quirks; develops a unique personality; and allows users to unlock new games (then remembers the ones you've played). Plus, Cozmo never shares your info; a local device-to-device connection means no data is stored in the cloud.

Available online to pre-order for $159.99, Cozmo (which will retail for $179.99) is set to ship in October in the US. The package includes one robot, one dock charger, and three interactive power cubes.

Anki Drive took slotcar racing to a new level in 2013 when it introduced artificially intelligent toy cars. The toymaker's colorful cars pit man against miniature machine; each vehicle, navigated by a human or left in artificial-intelligence mode, gains new weapons and develops unique personality traits over time—much like Cozmo.

For more, see PCMag's review of the Anki Drive Starter Kit.