Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for simulating conversations with an artificial intelligence (AI) companion; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for replying to questions verbally and non-verbally from customers who are interfacing with artificial intelligence (AI) companion robots; Providing subscription-based temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for replying to questions verbally and non-verbally from customers who are interfacing with companion robots, using artificial intelligence; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for replying to questions verbally and non-verbally from customers who are interfacing with companion robots, using artificial intelligence; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for simulating conversations with artificial intelligence (AI) companions; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence (AI) for generating a personal artificial intelligence (AI) companion; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence (AI) for replying to questions verbally and non-verbally from customers who are interfacing with companion robots