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GROOVE XLOVOT 3.0Region-limited
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These are editorial orientation signals. Source-linked specifications and the full context follow below.

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LOVOT 3.0

Best for
Tactile, expressive companionship
Watch
Short active runtime between frequent charging sessions
Privacy shape
Hybrid · Includes camera
3-year core cost
≈ ¥933,900 JPY over 3 years · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshot
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Comparison of LOVOT 3.0. Individual fact-check dates and sources appear in the table.
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Relationship & experience
Primary roleSocial
Best understood asA distinct design philosophy: it intentionally asks for attention rather than completing chores. The physical warmth and gaze behavior are central; regional access and required service are the practical barriers.
Best forTactile, expressive companionship · People comfortable nurturing a character · Homes without stairs in its roaming area
Less suited toUtility or household tasks · Subscription-averse buyers · Markets without official support
InteractionTouch · Gaze · Voice cues · Movement · Mobile app
Ownership
StatusRegion-limited. Actively sold, principally in Japan, with a required ongoing service plan.L1L2
Market offer snapshots
i
Dated, structured market records. Tax, shipping, promotions, and destination eligibility may differ.
Japan: ¥577,500 in JapanL1L2
Required plan by market
i
Optional services are not included in ownership estimates.
Japan: 9,900 JPY/monthL1L2
Estimated year 1 core cost
i
Approximation from the currently listed base purchase price and required plan only. Optional services, tax, shipping, repairs, accessories, and currency conversion are excluded.
≈ ¥696,300 JPY over 1 year · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshotL1L2
Estimated year 3 core cost
i
Not a quote or forecast. It holds the current required-plan price constant and preserves unknowns.
≈ ¥933,900 JPY over 3 years · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshotL1L2
Estimated year 5 core cost
i
Not a quote or forecast. It holds the current required-plan price constant and preserves unknowns.
≈ ¥1,171,500 JPY over 5 years · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshotL1L2
AvailabilityPrincipally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support modelL1L2
Introduced2024
Body & movement
FormWheeled
MobilityAutonomous differential-wheel base with retractable wheelsL2
BatteryApprox. 30–45 minutes active before returning to its nestL2
DimensionsApprox. 430 mm tall; model-specificL2
WeightApprox. 4.6 kgL2
AI, sensing & privacy
Cloud model
i
A broad editorial classification. Check the dossier for feature-level detail.
HybridL3
ConnectivityWi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile connectivity according to regional modelL2
CameraMultiple cameras plus thermal imaging and depth-related sensingL2
MicrophoneMicrophone array for voice direction and sound responseL2
Privacy noteCamera and microphone-derived media can be used for an app album; automatic capture can be disabled. Device telemetry and interaction data are periodically transmitted to support the service.L3
SDK / opennessNo general consumer SDKL2
Care, safety & evidence
Age / contextHome companion; lifting, wheel, heat, and fall precautions applyL2
Safety noteIts warmth and weight are intentional parts of the experience. Follow lift points and clothing guidance, and separate the roaming area from stairs, wet spaces, and small floor hazards.L2
Evidence maturityPartial
Last fact-checked14 July 2026
Primary sources3 linked sourcesL1L2L3
GROOVE XLOVOT 3.0

Relationship & experience

Primary role

LOVOT 3.0

Social

Best understood as

LOVOT 3.0

A distinct design philosophy: it intentionally asks for attention rather than completing chores. The physical warmth and gaze behavior are central; regional access and required service are the practical barriers.

Best for

LOVOT 3.0

Tactile, expressive companionship · People comfortable nurturing a character · Homes without stairs in its roaming area

Less suited to

LOVOT 3.0

Utility or household tasks · Subscription-averse buyers · Markets without official support

Interaction

LOVOT 3.0

Touch · Gaze · Voice cues · Movement · Mobile app

Ownership

Status

LOVOT 3.0

Region-limited. Actively sold, principally in Japan, with a required ongoing service plan.

L1L2

Market offer snapshots
i
Dated, structured market records. Tax, shipping, promotions, and destination eligibility may differ.

LOVOT 3.0

Japan: ¥577,500 in Japan

L1L2

Required plan by market
i
Optional services are not included in ownership estimates.

LOVOT 3.0

Japan: 9,900 JPY/month

L1L2

Estimated year 1 core cost
i
Approximation from the currently listed base purchase price and required plan only. Optional services, tax, shipping, repairs, accessories, and currency conversion are excluded.

LOVOT 3.0

≈ ¥696,300 JPY over 1 year · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshot

L1L2

Estimated year 3 core cost
i
Not a quote or forecast. It holds the current required-plan price constant and preserves unknowns.

LOVOT 3.0

≈ ¥933,900 JPY over 3 years · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshot

L1L2

Estimated year 5 core cost
i
Not a quote or forecast. It holds the current required-plan price constant and preserves unknowns.

LOVOT 3.0

≈ ¥1,171,500 JPY over 5 years · current required plan held constant · Japan snapshot

L1L2

Availability

LOVOT 3.0

Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model

L1L2

Introduced

LOVOT 3.0

2024

Body & movement

Form

LOVOT 3.0

Wheeled

Mobility

LOVOT 3.0

Autonomous differential-wheel base with retractable wheels

L2

Battery

LOVOT 3.0

Approx. 30–45 minutes active before returning to its nest

L2

Dimensions

LOVOT 3.0

Approx. 430 mm tall; model-specific

L2

Weight

LOVOT 3.0

Approx. 4.6 kg

L2

AI, sensing & privacy

Cloud model
i
A broad editorial classification. Check the dossier for feature-level detail.

LOVOT 3.0

Hybrid

L3

Connectivity

LOVOT 3.0

Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile connectivity according to regional model

L2

Camera

LOVOT 3.0

Multiple cameras plus thermal imaging and depth-related sensing

L2

Microphone

LOVOT 3.0

Microphone array for voice direction and sound response

L2

Privacy note

LOVOT 3.0

Camera and microphone-derived media can be used for an app album; automatic capture can be disabled. Device telemetry and interaction data are periodically transmitted to support the service.

L3

SDK / openness

LOVOT 3.0

No general consumer SDK

L2

Care, safety & evidence

Age / context

LOVOT 3.0

Home companion; lifting, wheel, heat, and fall precautions apply

L2

Safety note

LOVOT 3.0

Its warmth and weight are intentional parts of the experience. Follow lift points and clothing guidance, and separate the roaming area from stairs, wet spaces, and small floor hazards.

L2

Evidence maturity

LOVOT 3.0

Partial

Last fact-checked

LOVOT 3.0

14 July 2026

Primary sources

LOVOT 3.0

3 linked sources

L1L2L3
Reading the table

Prices and availability are snapshots, not offers. Cost estimates keep the listed required plan constant, exclude optional services and additional ownership costs, and never convert currencies. “Mostly local,” “hybrid,” and “mostly cloud” describe broad architecture; individual features can follow different data paths. Unknown or undisclosed information is preserved instead of guessed.