A companion and an agent play different roles.
A digital character can make a workspace feel familiar. Task capabilities depend on the assistant behind it, the tools it has, and the permissions you grant.
OpenAI describes dots as agents that work toward ongoing goals. Its Pets documentation describes animated companions that can help you follow activity; changing a pet does not change how ChatGPT completes tasks.
Choose the experience that fits your day.
- A character you enjoy seeing and interacting with.
- Clear signals about whether work is running or needs your input.
- Controls that let you focus without unnecessary interruptions.
- A clear distinction between a character interaction and an external action.
Make the personal layer your own.
Orlino’s companion concept brings a familiar character into the workspace. A pet photo can provide the starting point for its look. Explore the current options in the app and use the photo-to-companion guide to prepare your brief.
Try a simple routine.
Start your day by listing the work you want to finish. Let the assistant help organize it, then choose an occasional break to check in with your companion. Keep the plan useful even when the character is out of view.
Sources and scope.
Published by Orlino. The linked OpenAI documentation was reviewed on October 15, 2026. Product interfaces and availability can change. This article describes product roles, not comparative performance.
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