Robot Buddy / Sitter In Pirkei Avos it says “Buy yourself a friend ” but keep in mind this one comes in the $2 500 price range! Meet Pepper a robot that can keep you company whenever you want. The best part: She can read people’s emotions through their expressions and tones of voice. For example she’s programmed to tell if a person is frustrated or sad and then will cheer them up by either singing dancing or cracking jokes.