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Petit Qoobo adds sound response and a heartbeat-like pulse for a deliberately simple tactile ritual.","editorialTake":"One of the clearest examples of less being more: no face, app, account, camera, or conversation—just a readable physical response to touch.","price":"¥13,200 for standard Qoobo in Japan at review","priceBand":1,"subscription":"None documented","availability":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","offers":[{"id":"qoobo-japan","region":"Japan","currency":"JPY","amount":13200,"priceLabel":"¥13,200 for standard Qoobo in Japan","seller":"Yukai Engineering","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Not disclosed","availability":"Available","requiredPlan":false,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"None documented","shipping":"Japan order channel","warranty":"Japan terms apply","returns":"Verify before purchase","sourceIds":["Q1"]},{"id":"qoobo-global","region":"Global","currency":"JPY","amount":13200,"priceLabel":"From ¥13,200 before international shipping and import costs","seller":"Yukai Engineering","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":false,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"None documented","shipping":"International delivery is advertised; destination eligibility varies","warranty":"Cross-border warranty support varies","returns":"Verify before purchase","sourceIds":["Q1"]}],"bestFor":["Quiet tactile comfort","Small spaces","People avoiding microphones, cameras, and accounts"],"notFor":["Conversation","Independent behavior","Unsupervised use by users needing assistance"],"capabilities":["Tail responds differently to stroking patterns","Soft cushion form supports lap-based use","Petit Qoobo responds to ambient sound","Petit Qoobo includes a heartbeat-like vibration"],"limitations":["Very narrow interaction vocabulary","No autonomous movement beyond the tail","Textile cleaning and mechanical tail care matter"],"interaction":["Touch","Tail movement","Ambient sound on Petit","Heartbeat-like pulse on Petit"],"connectivity":"No app, Wi‑Fi, or cloud feature documented","cloud":"Mostly local","camera":"No camera","microphone":"Petit Qoobo senses sound but does not interpret words","mobility":"Stationary cushion; expressive tail only","battery":"Rechargeable; runtime varies by model","dimensions":"Standard and Petit sizes; check selected model","weight":"Approx. 1 kg for standard Qoobo","ageGuidance":"Official FAQ advises against unsupervised use by babies, children, or people requiring assistance","sdk":"No public SDK","privacy":"No account, network, app, or cloud pipeline is documented. Petit senses ambient sound locally without interpreting speech.","safety":"Keep the moving tail clear, follow charging instructions, and supervise anyone who may pull, mouth, or become entangled with the product.","evidence":"Partial","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"June 2026","changeNote":"Rechecked international store claim, Japan price, and supervision guidance.","scores":{"conversation":1,"movement":1,"touch":5,"independence":1,"offline":5},"sourceIds":["Q1","Q2"],"sources":[{"title":"Qoobo official site","publisher":"Yukai Engineering","url":"https://qoobo.info/index-en/","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"Q1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://qoobo.info/index-en/","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Qoobo sale information","publisher":"Yukai Engineering","url":"https://qoobo.info/sale02/","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"Q2","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://qoobo.info/sale02/","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"qoobo-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"¥13,200 for standard Qoobo in Japan at review","sourceIds":["Q1","Q2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","model":"Qoobo","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"qoobo-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"None documented","sourceIds":["Q1","Q2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","model":"Qoobo"},{"id":"qoobo-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","sourceIds":["Q1","Q2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","model":"Qoobo"},{"id":"qoobo-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Tail responds differently to stroking patterns; Soft cushion form supports lap-based use; Petit Qoobo responds to ambient sound; Petit Qoobo includes a heartbeat-like vibration","sourceIds":["Q1","Q2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Qoobo","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"qoobo-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"No account, network, app, or cloud pipeline is documented. Petit senses ambient sound locally without interpreting speech.","sourceIds":[],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","model":"Qoobo","note":"No supporting privacy, policy, manual, or support source has been identified for this field."},{"id":"qoobo-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"No camera; Petit Qoobo senses sound but does not interpret words; No app, Wi‑Fi, or cloud feature documented; Rechargeable; runtime varies by model","sourceIds":["Q1","Q2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Qoobo"},{"id":"qoobo-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Keep the moving tail clear, follow charging instructions, and supervise anyone who may pull, mouth, or become entangled with the product.","sourceIds":[],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Japan and international delivery to many markets","model":"Qoobo","note":"No supporting manual, privacy notice, or support source has been identified; treat this editorial safety context as unresolved."}],"revisions":[{"id":"qoobo-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"qoobo-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Rechecked international store claim, Japan price, and supervision guidance.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[{"id":"media-qoobo-01","path":"/robots/qoobo.jpg","alt":"A gray Qoobo and a brown Qoobo tailed cushion robot together on a trade-show table","caption":"Two Qoobo tailed cushion robots shown together at a trade-show display.","creator":"Rob Pegoraro","sourceUrl":"https://www.flickr.com/photos/robpegoraro/49374617993/","license":"CC BY-NC-SA 2.0","licenseUrl":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/","permissionDate":"2026-07-18","modelNote":"Qoobo; color and fabric variants are not identified in the source record","checksum":"sha256:07df18b7725663d39675544f5b0ee158293434f5f50e0e26ab70b71afa55cf8e","variants":[{"path":"/robots/qoobo-640.jpg","width":640,"height":480,"format":"image/jpeg","checksum":"sha256:1fa27cc2d8c97a236e79ecb664004c34d76a4c6f6cd2a4c81d1245cdea6e4178"},{"path":"/robots/qoobo.jpg","width":1024,"height":768,"format":"image/jpeg","checksum":"sha256:07df18b7725663d39675544f5b0ee158293434f5f50e0e26ab70b71afa55cf8e"},{"path":"/robots/qoobo-640.webp","width":640,"height":480,"format":"image/webp","checksum":"sha256:2524c2f8b89a907668e925a7319d07a08bfc4183507e5c49163af06618283f51"},{"path":"/robots/qoobo.webp","width":1024,"height":768,"format":"image/webp","checksum":"sha256:476328ac691f69b675c1966ea2d53af09063e3589d8139cc0043fbaec02f6350"}],"transformationNote":"Resized and transcoded; embedded EXIF/GPS metadata removed. Display may crop responsively. Derivatives remain under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0; current use is noncommercial editorial."}]},{"slug":"jennie","name":"Jennie","maker":"Tombot","country":"United States","introduced":"In development","status":"Preorder","statusNote":"Reservation/waitlist product; not broadly shipping at the time of review.","category":"Therapeutic","form":"Animal-inspired","accent":"gold","art":"dog","tagline":"A realistic Labrador puppy designed for emotional support without pet care.","summary":"Jennie is an articulated plush robotic puppy planned to respond to touch and voice, make puppy sounds, and connect to an app for customization and interaction tracking.","editorialTake":"Promising form and a clear care-oriented goal, but buyers should treat it as a developing product: price, shipping schedule, production-device privacy, and regulatory status remain important open questions.","price":"Not currently published; reservation/waitlist","priceBand":3,"subscription":"Not disclosed for the production product","availability":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","offers":[{"id":"jennie-global-reservation","region":"Global","priceLabel":"Price not published; reservation or waitlist only","seller":"Tombot","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Not disclosed","availability":"Preorder","requiredPlan":null,"purchaseModel":"reservation","subscription":"Not disclosed for the production product","shipping":"General retail delivery is not documented","warranty":"Not disclosed","returns":"Not disclosed","sourceIds":["J1"]}],"bestFor":["Prospective low-maintenance pet-like support","People following assistive robotics","Care settings evaluating future options"],"notFor":["Anyone needing a product immediately","Buyers requiring fixed price and support terms","Assuming medical-device clearance"],"capabilities":["Planned touch-responsive puppy behavior","Voice commands and realistic puppy sounds","Planned smartphone customization","Articulated body without walking"],"limitations":["Not broadly shipping at review","Retail price and final service terms are not public","Production-device privacy detail remains limited"],"interaction":["Touch","Voice commands","Sound","Planned mobile app"],"connectivity":"Planned app connectivity; final production requirements not fully disclosed","cloud":"Not disclosed","camera":"No camera highlighted in current public overview","microphone":"Planned voice-command response","mobility":"Articulated head and body; does not walk","battery":"Final production specification not clearly published","dimensions":"Realistic lap-sized Labrador puppy form","weight":"Not clearly disclosed for production version","ageGuidance":"Intended for care and emotional-support contexts; evaluate supervision and individual suitability","sdk":"No public SDK","privacy":"Planned voice and app features imply personal data processing, while the current policy is broad rather than a detailed production-device data map.","safety":"Tombot says it aims to pursue FDA medical-device status; this is not the same as clearance. Do not base clinical decisions on future regulatory intent.","evidence":"Vendor-reported","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"July 2026","changeNote":"Clarified waitlist status and separated regulatory ambition from clearance.","scores":{"conversation":1,"movement":2,"touch":5,"independence":1,"offline":2},"sourceIds":["J1","J2","J3"],"sources":[{"title":"Meet our puppies","publisher":"Tombot","url":"https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"J1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Company and product status","publisher":"Tombot","url":"https://tombot.com/pages/investors","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"J2","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://tombot.com/pages/investors","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Privacy policy","publisher":"Tombot","url":"https://tombot.com/pages/privacy-policy","type":"Support page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"J3","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://tombot.com/pages/privacy-policy","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"jennie-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"Not currently published; reservation/waitlist","sourceIds":["J1","J2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","model":"Jennie","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"jennie-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"Not disclosed for the production product","sourceIds":["J1","J2","J3"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","model":"Jennie"},{"id":"jennie-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","sourceIds":["J1","J2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","model":"Jennie"},{"id":"jennie-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Planned touch-responsive puppy behavior; Voice commands and realistic puppy sounds; Planned smartphone customization; Articulated body without walking","sourceIds":["J1","J2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Jennie","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"jennie-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"Planned voice and app features imply personal data processing, while the current policy is broad rather than a detailed production-device data map.","sourceIds":["J3"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","model":"Jennie"},{"id":"jennie-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"No camera highlighted in current public overview; Planned voice-command response; Planned app connectivity; final production requirements not fully disclosed; Final production specification not clearly published","sourceIds":["J1","J2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Jennie"},{"id":"jennie-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Tombot says it aims to pursue FDA medical-device status; this is not the same as clearance. Do not base clinical decisions on future regulatory intent.","sourceIds":["J3"],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping","model":"Jennie","note":"Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual."}],"revisions":[{"id":"jennie-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"jennie-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Clarified waitlist status and separated regulatory ambition from clearance.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[]},{"slug":"loona-petbot","name":"Loona Petbot","maker":"Loona Inc. / KEYi","country":"China / United States","introduced":"2023","status":"Available","statusNote":"Available through the official store; promotion and locale pricing change frequently.","category":"Pet-like","form":"Wheeled","accent":"teal","art":"dog","tagline":"A lively wheeled pet with games, coding, generative AI, and home monitoring.","summary":"Loona recognizes faces, gestures, and sounds; roams on an expressive two-wheel body; docks itself; and blends play, family content, coding, and remote-camera features.","editorialTake":"A high-feature consumer robot with strong movement and entertainment value. That breadth also creates a larger privacy and support surface than simpler pet companions.","price":"$429 sale / $529 list on the official US page at review","priceBand":2,"subscription":"Core subscription requirements are not clearly summarized; cloud AI terms can evolve","availability":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","offers":[{"id":"loona-global","region":"Global","currency":"USD","amount":429,"priceLabel":"$429 sale / $529 list on the reviewed official store page","seller":"KEYi Tech","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":null,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"Core subscription requirements are not clearly summarized","shipping":"International official store; destination eligibility varies","warranty":"Regional and cross-border terms vary","returns":"Verify before activation","sourceIds":["LO1"]}],"bestFor":["Active family play","Coding and games","People wanting expressive movement at a mid-range price"],"notFor":["Camera-free homes","Carpeted or complex multi-level spaces","Buyers requiring detailed public AI-retention terms"],"capabilities":["Face, gesture, and sound recognition","Generative conversation, stories, and images","Games, Blockly coding, and remote monitoring","Autonomous docking, obstacle sensing, and cliff awareness"],"limitations":["Public device-specific data-flow detail is limited","Small wheels and moving joints require a suitable floor","Cloud AI availability and terms may change"],"interaction":["Voice","Vision","Gesture","Movement","Touch","Mobile app"],"connectivity":"Wi‑Fi and mobile app","cloud":"Hybrid","camera":"RGB camera plus 3D time-of-flight sensing","microphone":"Microphone array for localization and voice interaction","mobility":"Expressive two-wheel body; autonomous roaming and docking","battery":"Self-docking; runtime depends on feature use","dimensions":"Approx. 210 × 172 × 172 mm","weight":"Approx. 1.1 kg","ageGuidance":"Family product; supervise children and manage camera, remote-control, and floor-safety settings","sdk":"Blockly-style coding and creator features; not a general open robotics platform","privacy":"Uses cameras, microphones, accounts, an app, and cloud AI. The maker says processing is local where possible, but public material does not fully specify face, voice, video, or LLM retention by feature.","safety":"Use cliff and obstacle precautions, keep hair and fingers away from wheels and joints, and treat remote-monitoring access like a home camera account.","evidence":"Vendor-reported","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"July 2026","changeNote":"Rechecked current official pricing and clarified product-specific privacy gaps.","scores":{"conversation":4,"movement":5,"touch":3,"independence":4,"offline":2},"sourceIds":["LO1","LO2"],"sources":[{"title":"Loona Petbot","publisher":"Loona Inc.","url":"https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"LO1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Privacy policy","publisher":"Loona Inc.","url":"https://keyirobot.com/en-us/policies/privacy-policy","type":"Support page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"LO2","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://keyirobot.com/en-us/policies/privacy-policy","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"loona-petbot-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"$429 sale / $529 list on the official US page at review","sourceIds":["LO1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","model":"Loona Petbot","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"loona-petbot-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"Core subscription requirements are not clearly summarized; cloud AI terms can evolve","sourceIds":["LO1","LO2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","model":"Loona Petbot"},{"id":"loona-petbot-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","sourceIds":["LO1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","model":"Loona Petbot"},{"id":"loona-petbot-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Face, gesture, and sound recognition; Generative conversation, stories, and images; Games, Blockly coding, and remote monitoring; Autonomous docking, obstacle sensing, and cliff awareness","sourceIds":["LO1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Loona Petbot","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"loona-petbot-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"Uses cameras, microphones, accounts, an app, and cloud AI. The maker says processing is local where possible, but public material does not fully specify face, voice, video, or LLM retention by feature.","sourceIds":["LO2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","model":"Loona Petbot"},{"id":"loona-petbot-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"RGB camera plus 3D time-of-flight sensing; Microphone array for localization and voice interaction; Wi‑Fi and mobile app; Self-docking; runtime depends on feature use","sourceIds":["LO1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Loona Petbot"},{"id":"loona-petbot-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Use cliff and obstacle precautions, keep hair and fingers away from wheels and joints, and treat remote-monitoring access like a home camera account.","sourceIds":["LO2"],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"International official store; prices and bundles vary","model":"Loona Petbot","note":"Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual."}],"revisions":[{"id":"loona-petbot-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"loona-petbot-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Rechecked current official pricing and clarified product-specific privacy gaps.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[]},{"slug":"emo","name":"EMO","maker":"LivingAI","country":"China","introduced":"2021","status":"Available","statusNote":"Available directly; GO HOME bundle adds autonomous charging.","category":"Pet-like","form":"Desktop","accent":"blue","art":"desktop","tagline":"A walking desktop character packed with expressions, games, and daily tools.","summary":"EMO walks on two feet, recognizes faces, localizes sound, responds to touch, plays music and games, and offers small assistant features such as timers and weather.","editorialTake":"A characterful desk companion for people who value animation and collectibility. The product is more convincing as a playful presence than as a general voice assistant.","price":"$279 base / $369 GO HOME bundle at review","priceBand":2,"subscription":"No required recurring plan highlighted for core product","availability":"Direct international ordering","offers":[{"id":"emo-global","region":"Global","currency":"USD","amount":279,"priceLabel":"$279 base / $369 GO HOME bundle","seller":"LivingAI","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":false,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"No required recurring plan highlighted for the core product","shipping":"Direct international ordering; destination eligibility varies","warranty":"Cross-border support varies","returns":"Verify before purchase","sourceIds":["EM1"]}],"bestFor":["Desktop companionship","Expressive animations and games","Collectors and multi-robot interaction"],"notFor":["Full-room mobility","Privacy documentation at enterprise depth","Soft or tactile cuddling"],"capabilities":["Bipedal desktop walking and dance","Face recognition and sound localization","Games, music, reminders, timers, and weather","GO HOME model returns to a charging station"],"limitations":["Limited to a prepared desktop surface","Public robot-specific privacy detail is sparse","2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and app setup are required for full voice features"],"interaction":["Voice","Face recognition","Touch","Movement","Mobile app"],"connectivity":"2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth/app setup","cloud":"Hybrid","camera":"Wide-angle camera used for recognition and interaction","microphone":"Four-microphone array","mobility":"Bipedal walking on a bounded desktop surface","battery":"GO HOME bundle adds automatic charging; runtime varies","dimensions":"Approx. 117 × 95 × 87 mm","weight":"Approx. 248 g","ageGuidance":"Desktop electronics; use on a stable bounded surface and supervise younger users","sdk":"No broad public SDK; official updates and community experimentation exist","privacy":"The robot uses a camera, microphones, app, and Wi‑Fi. LivingAI’s public privacy notice is generic and does not clearly map current camera, voice, and face data flows or retention.","safety":"Keep EMO away from table edges, liquids, and small objects; use the virtual boundary provided with the GO HOME experience where appropriate.","evidence":"Vendor-reported","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"July 2026","changeNote":"Rechecked base and GO HOME prices and current product bundle.","scores":{"conversation":3,"movement":4,"touch":3,"independence":3,"offline":2},"sourceIds":["EM1","EM2","EM3"],"sources":[{"title":"EMO overview","publisher":"LivingAI","url":"https://living.ai/emo/","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"EM1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://living.ai/emo/","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"EMO store","publisher":"LivingAI","url":"https://living.ai/product/emo/","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"EM2","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://living.ai/product/emo/","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Privacy notice","publisher":"LivingAI","url":"https://living.ai/privacy-notice/","type":"Support page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"EM3","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://living.ai/privacy-notice/","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"emo-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"$279 base / $369 GO HOME bundle at review","sourceIds":["EM1","EM2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"EMO","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"emo-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"No required recurring plan highlighted for core product","sourceIds":["EM1","EM2","EM3"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"EMO"},{"id":"emo-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"Direct international ordering","sourceIds":["EM1","EM2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"EMO"},{"id":"emo-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Bipedal desktop walking and dance; Face recognition and sound localization; Games, music, reminders, timers, and weather; GO HOME model returns to a charging station","sourceIds":["EM1","EM2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"EMO","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"emo-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"The robot uses a camera, microphones, app, and Wi‑Fi. LivingAI’s public privacy notice is generic and does not clearly map current camera, voice, and face data flows or retention.","sourceIds":["EM3"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"EMO"},{"id":"emo-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"Wide-angle camera used for recognition and interaction; Four-microphone array; 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth/app setup; GO HOME bundle adds automatic charging; runtime varies","sourceIds":["EM1","EM2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"EMO"},{"id":"emo-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Keep EMO away from table edges, liquids, and small objects; use the virtual boundary provided with the GO HOME experience where appropriate.","sourceIds":["EM3"],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"EMO","note":"Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual."}],"revisions":[{"id":"emo-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"emo-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Rechecked base and GO HOME prices and current product bundle.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[]},{"slug":"eilik","name":"Eilik","maker":"Energize Lab","country":"China","introduced":"2022","status":"Available","statusNote":"Available through the maker’s store; bundles and promotional price vary.","category":"Social","form":"Desktop","accent":"coral","art":"desktop","tagline":"An offline-first desk character built around touch and expressive animation.","summary":"Eilik reacts to touch, movement, and nearby Eiliks with animated emotions, small games, idle behaviors, and choreographed social scenes.","editorialTake":"One of the lowest-friction entries: inexpensive, camera-free, microphone-free, and useful without an account. Choose it for expressive desk theater, not conversation or autonomous mobility.","price":"$139.99 sale / $149.99 list at review","priceBand":1,"subscription":"None required for the base robot","availability":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","offers":[{"id":"eilik-global","region":"Global","currency":"USD","amount":139.99,"priceLabel":"$139.99 sale / $149.99 list","seller":"Energize Lab","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":false,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"None required for the base robot","shipping":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","warranty":"Regional and cross-border terms vary","returns":"Verify before purchase","sourceIds":["EI1"]}],"bestFor":["Low-surveillance desktop companionship","Short tactile interactions","Multiple-robot social scenes"],"notFor":["Voice conversation","Autonomous roaming","People wanting a soft or pet-like body"],"capabilities":["Touch-driven emotional reactions","Animations, mini-games, and idle behavior","Synchronized interactions with other Eilik units","Works without Wi‑Fi or an internet account"],"limitations":["No voice or vision interaction in the base product","No locomotion","Computer connection is needed for firmware/content updates"],"interaction":["Touch","Movement","Desktop mini-games","Robot-to-robot interaction"],"connectivity":"USB computer connection for updates; base behavior needs no Wi‑Fi","cloud":"Mostly local","camera":"No camera documented","microphone":"No microphone documented in the base unit","mobility":"Expressive head, arms, and body; stationary base","battery":"Rechargeable internal battery; USB-C charging","dimensions":"Approx. 108 × 105 × 133 mm","weight":"Approx. 230 g","ageGuidance":"Small desktop electronics; observe maker age and supervision guidance","sdk":"Official update tooling; optional AI Station should be assessed separately","privacy":"Base Eilik works without Wi‑Fi and its published hardware does not include a camera or microphone. Any optional networked accessory should receive a separate assessment.","safety":"Use on a stable surface and keep fingers, hair, and small objects clear of moving arms and body parts.","evidence":"Partial","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"July 2026","changeNote":"Rechecked current official pricing and offline base-hardware claims.","scores":{"conversation":1,"movement":2,"touch":4,"independence":2,"offline":5},"sourceIds":["EI1"],"sources":[{"title":"Eilik official store","publisher":"Energize Lab","url":"https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"EI1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"eilik-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"$139.99 sale / $149.99 list at review","sourceIds":["EI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","model":"Eilik","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"eilik-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"None required for the base robot","sourceIds":["EI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","model":"Eilik"},{"id":"eilik-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","sourceIds":["EI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","model":"Eilik"},{"id":"eilik-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Touch-driven emotional reactions; Animations, mini-games, and idle behavior; Synchronized interactions with other Eilik units; Works without Wi‑Fi or an internet account","sourceIds":["EI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Eilik","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"eilik-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"Base Eilik works without Wi‑Fi and its published hardware does not include a camera or microphone. Any optional networked accessory should receive a separate assessment.","sourceIds":[],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","model":"Eilik","note":"No supporting privacy, policy, manual, or support source has been identified for this field."},{"id":"eilik-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"No camera documented; No microphone documented in the base unit; USB computer connection for updates; base behavior needs no Wi‑Fi; Rechargeable internal battery; USB-C charging","sourceIds":["EI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Eilik"},{"id":"eilik-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Use on a stable surface and keep fingers, hair, and small objects clear of moving arms and body parts.","sourceIds":[],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct ordering; regional shipping varies","model":"Eilik","note":"No supporting manual, privacy notice, or support source has been identified; treat this editorial safety context as unresolved."}],"revisions":[{"id":"eilik-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"eilik-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Rechecked current official pricing and offline base-hardware claims.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[]},{"slug":"miko-3","name":"Miko 3","maker":"Miko","country":"India / United States","introduced":"2021","status":"Available","statusNote":"Available in multiple markets; content catalog and plan pricing vary.","category":"Learning","form":"Wheeled","accent":"blue","art":"tablet","tagline":"A child-focused learning robot with conversation, games, and parental controls.","summary":"Miko 3 combines a screen, camera, microphones, voice interaction, learning content, games, parental reports, and short-range wheeled movement for children roughly ages 5–10.","editorialTake":"A content and conversation platform in a moving body. Evaluate the paid catalog, parental controls, child-data policy, and the exact region’s content—not just the hardware.","price":"$299 US at review","priceBand":2,"subscription":"Optional Miko Max around $14.99/month or $99/year before promotions","availability":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","offers":[{"id":"miko-3-global","region":"Global","currency":"USD","amount":299,"priceLabel":"$299 US-equivalent reviewed store price","seller":"Miko","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":false,"recurringPrice":{"amount":14.99,"currency":"USD","interval":"month"},"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"Optional Miko Max around $14.99/month or $99/year before promotions","shipping":"Multiple markets; destination and retail stock vary","warranty":"Regional terms apply","returns":"Verify before activation","sourceIds":["MI1"]}],"bestFor":["Guided learning and games","Children who enjoy conversational characters","Parents wanting usage reports and controls"],"notFor":["Screen-free play","Families avoiding cloud-connected microphones","Unsupervised open-ended AI use"],"capabilities":["Conversation, learning activities, stories, and games","Parental reports and content controls","Video calls and app-connected features","Wheeled movement with edge and obstacle sensors"],"limitations":["Best content requires a paid plan","Small wheeled range rather than room-scale autonomy","Child profiles and cloud services require active parental governance"],"interaction":["Voice","Touchscreen","Vision","Movement","Parent app"],"connectivity":"Wi‑Fi required for connected features","cloud":"Hybrid","camera":"Wide-angle camera with a physical shutter","microphone":"Dual microphones with physical mute control","mobility":"Small wheeled base with edge and obstacle sensing","battery":"Rechargeable; usage depends on motion, screen, and connected features","dimensions":"Approx. 140 × 220 × 220 mm","weight":"Approx. 1.1 kg","ageGuidance":"Marketed mainly for ages 5–10; parental setup and supervision remain important","sdk":"No open general robotics SDK positioned for families","privacy":"Miko’s March 2026 policy says wake-word and face training stay on-device, while child profiles, account data, logs, and subscription information may still be processed. Physical camera and microphone controls are notable safeguards.","safety":"Use parent controls, review content and contact features, teach children what not to share, and keep the robot away from edges, stairs, and water.","evidence":"Partial","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"July 2026","changeNote":"Rechecked 2026 child-data policy, US price, and Miko Max plan context.","scores":{"conversation":4,"movement":3,"touch":2,"independence":3,"offline":2},"sourceIds":["MI1","MI2","MI3"],"sources":[{"title":"Miko store","publisher":"Miko","url":"https://miko.ai/collections/all","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"MI1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://miko.ai/collections/all","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Miko 3 technical specifications","publisher":"Miko","url":"https://help.miko.ai/hc/en-us/articles/5592461075869-What-are-Miko-3-s-tech-specs","type":"Support page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"MI2","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://help.miko.ai/hc/en-us/articles/5592461075869-What-are-Miko-3-s-tech-specs","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Privacy policy","publisher":"Miko","url":"https://miko.ai/policies/privacy-policy","type":"Support page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"MI3","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://miko.ai/policies/privacy-policy","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"miko-3-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"$299 US at review","sourceIds":["MI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","model":"Miko 3","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"miko-3-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"Optional Miko Max around $14.99/month or $99/year before promotions","sourceIds":["MI1","MI2","MI3"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","model":"Miko 3"},{"id":"miko-3-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","sourceIds":["MI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","model":"Miko 3"},{"id":"miko-3-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Conversation, learning activities, stories, and games; Parental reports and content controls; Video calls and app-connected features; Wheeled movement with edge and obstacle sensors","sourceIds":["MI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Miko 3","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"miko-3-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"Miko’s March 2026 policy says wake-word and face training stay on-device, while child profiles, account data, logs, and subscription information may still be processed. Physical camera and microphone controls are notable safeguards.","sourceIds":["MI2","MI3"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","model":"Miko 3"},{"id":"miko-3-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"Wide-angle camera with a physical shutter; Dual microphones with physical mute control; Wi‑Fi required for connected features; Rechargeable; usage depends on motion, screen, and connected features","sourceIds":["MI1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"Miko 3"},{"id":"miko-3-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Use parent controls, review content and contact features, teach children what not to share, and keep the robot away from edges, stairs, and water.","sourceIds":["MI2","MI3"],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Multiple markets through official store and retail partners","model":"Miko 3","note":"Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual."}],"revisions":[{"id":"miko-3-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"miko-3-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Rechecked 2026 child-data policy, US price, and Miko Max plan context.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[]},{"slug":"kamomo","name":"KAMOMO","maker":"Ropet","country":"China","introduced":"2025","status":"Available","statusNote":"Available from the maker; configuration and price vary by bundle.","category":"Pet-like","form":"Handheld","accent":"lilac","art":"plush","tagline":"A customizable plush AI pet designed for offline everyday interaction.","summary":"KAMOMO responds to touch, voice, and gestures; changes behavior with use; and can be customized with eye styles, fur, and face accessories.","editorialTake":"A newer plush-first robot with an unusually strong offline claim. The exact line between routine local behavior and optional cloud creativity should remain visible in any comparison.","price":"From $339 on the official store at review","priceBand":2,"subscription":"No required plan highlighted for routine interaction","availability":"Direct international ordering","offers":[{"id":"kamomo-global","region":"Global","currency":"USD","amount":339,"priceLabel":"From $339 on the reviewed official store","seller":"KAMOMO","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":false,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"No required plan highlighted for routine interaction","shipping":"Direct international ordering; destination eligibility varies","warranty":"Cross-border support varies","returns":"Verify before purchase","sourceIds":["K1"]}],"bestFor":["Soft handheld companionship","Customization","Offline routine interaction"],"notFor":["Independent locomotion","Buyers seeking a long support history","Assuming every creative feature is local"],"capabilities":["Touch, voice, and gesture responses","Personality changes with use","Customizable eye, fur, and mask appearance","Offline routine behavior with optional cloud image feature"],"limitations":["Newer product with a shorter public support record","Does not roam independently","Optional Dream Sketch uploads a selected image to a cloud model"],"interaction":["Touch","Voice","Gesture","Expression","Mobile app"],"connectivity":"Can work offline; app and network used for optional features and updates","cloud":"Mostly local","camera":"Vision used for gesture/optional creative features; verify selected mode","microphone":"Voice response with routine processing described as local","mobility":"Handheld/desktop expressive movement; no locomotion","battery":"Rechargeable; verify current bundle specification","dimensions":"Compact plush desktop form","weight":"Not consistently disclosed across current bundles","ageGuidance":"Consumer companion; check small accessories, app permissions, and maker age guidance","sdk":"No general public SDK","privacy":"Routine image and audio processing is described as local and the robot can work offline. Dream Sketch encrypts a user-selected photo before sending it to a cloud model.","safety":"Treat detachable customization parts as small accessories, keep fabric and electronics dry, and review app permissions before enabling cloud creativity.","evidence":"Vendor-reported","factChecked":"14 July 2026","updated":"July 2026","changeNote":"Added current KAMOMO name, entry price, and local-versus-cloud feature distinction.","scores":{"conversation":2,"movement":2,"touch":5,"independence":2,"offline":4},"sourceIds":["K1","K2"],"sources":[{"title":"KAMOMO AI comfort companion","publisher":"Ropet","url":"https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot","type":"Official product page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"K1","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot","independence":"Manufacturer"},{"title":"Product privacy policy","publisher":"Ropet","url":"https://h5.ropetai.com/privacy.html","type":"Support page","reviewed":"14 July 2026","id":"K2","accessedAt":"2026-07-14","archiveUrl":"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://h5.ropetai.com/privacy.html","independence":"Manufacturer"}],"reviewedAt":"2026-07-14","modifiedAt":"2026-07-17","claims":[{"id":"kamomo-price","field":"price","label":"Manufacturer-listed price","value":"From $339 on the official store at review","sourceIds":["K1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"KAMOMO","note":"Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ."},{"id":"kamomo-service","field":"service","label":"Ongoing service","value":"No required plan highlighted for routine interaction","sourceIds":["K1","K2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"KAMOMO"},{"id":"kamomo-availability","field":"availability","label":"Availability","value":"Direct international ordering","sourceIds":["K1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"KAMOMO"},{"id":"kamomo-capabilities","field":"capabilities","label":"Documented capabilities","value":"Touch, voice, and gesture responses; Personality changes with use; Customizable eye, fur, and mask appearance; Offline routine behavior with optional cloud image feature","sourceIds":["K1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"KAMOMO","note":"Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance."},{"id":"kamomo-privacy","field":"privacy","label":"Privacy and data handling","value":"Routine image and audio processing is described as local and the robot can work offline. Dream Sketch encrypts a user-selected photo before sending it to a cloud model.","sourceIds":["K2"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"KAMOMO"},{"id":"kamomo-hardware","field":"hardware","label":"Hardware and sensing","value":"Vision used for gesture/optional creative features; verify selected mode; Voice response with routine processing described as local; Can work offline; app and network used for optional features and updates; Rechargeable; verify current bundle specification","sourceIds":["K1"],"support":"Direct","confidence":"Medium","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","model":"KAMOMO"},{"id":"kamomo-safety","field":"safety","label":"Safety context","value":"Treat detachable customization parts as small accessories, keep fabric and electronics dry, and review app permissions before enabling cloud creativity.","sourceIds":["K2"],"support":"Inferred","confidence":"Low","verifiedAt":"2026-07-14","region":"Direct international ordering","model":"KAMOMO","note":"Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual."}],"revisions":[{"id":"kamomo-2026-07-17-evidence-system","changedAt":"2026-07-17","fields":["citations","source metadata","revision history"],"note":"Added field-level source mapping and a public revision record.","rationale":"Editorial-system change only; product facts were not reverified on this date.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Automated data-integrity checks"},{"id":"kamomo-2026-07-14-fact-check","changedAt":"2026-07-14","fields":["product facts"],"note":"Added current KAMOMO name, entry price, and local-versus-cloud feature distinction.","rationale":"Scheduled primary-source review.","editor":"Companions.wiki editors","reviewer":"Companions.wiki editors"}],"media":[]},{"slug":"ebo-x","name":"EBO X FamilyBot","maker":"Enabot","country":"China","introduced":"2023","status":"Available","statusNote":"Available through Enabot’s official store and regional partners.","category":"Care","form":"Wheeled","accent":"teal","art":"orb","tagline":"A mobile family camera, telepresence robot, and conversational home companion.","summary":"EBO X maps the home, self-balances, follows people, returns to charge, supports remote audio/video, and combines family reminders with alerts and AI conversation.","editorialTake":"Closer to a roaming family communications and monitoring device than a pet. Its utility is broad, but the camera, mapping, remote access, and alert features demand careful account security and household consent.","price":"$999 US at review","priceBand":3,"subscription":"Service requirements vary by connected feature; verify before purchase","availability":"International official store and retail partners","offers":[{"id":"ebo-x-global","region":"Global","currency":"USD","amount":999,"priceLabel":"$999 US-equivalent reviewed store price","seller":"Enabot","observedAt":"2026-07-14","taxStatus":"Varies","availability":"Region-limited","requiredPlan":null,"purchaseModel":"purchase","subscription":"Service requirements vary by connected feature","shipping":"International official store and retail partners","warranty":"Regional terms vary","returns":"Verify before activation","sourceIds":["EB1"]}],"bestFor":["Telepresence and family calls","Mobile home monitoring","Households wanting a utility-companion hybrid"],"notFor":["Camera-free homes","Highly cluttered or split-level spaces","Using fall alerts as a guaranteed emergency service"],"capabilities":["4K stabilized camera and two-way communication","V-SLAM mapping, person following, and automatic charging","Cry, fall, and help alerts plus facial reminders","Alexa and GPT-powered conversational features"],"limitations":["Large household privacy and cybersecurity surface","Alerts are support features, not guaranteed emergency response","Navigation depends on layout, lighting, floor transitions, and clutter"],"interaction":["Voice","Video","Remote control","Movement","Mobile app"],"connectivity":"Wi‑Fi, app account, remote media services, and Alexa integration","cloud":"Hybrid","camera":"4K stabilized camera used for navigation, calls, monitoring, and selected recognition","microphone":"Far-field audio and two-way communication","mobility":"Self-balancing wheels with V-SLAM mapping and autonomous docking","battery":"Automatic charging; runtime varies by patrol and media use","dimensions":"Approx. 168 × 168 × 218 mm","weight":"Approx. 1.7 kg","ageGuidance":"Family/home device; all household members should understand monitoring and remote-access settings","sdk":"No general open robotics SDK positioned for consumers","privacy":"The robot can create indoor maps and transmit remote audio/video. Enabot says face templates remain local; accounts, notifications, and chosen media still involve connected services. Physical privacy controls are provided.","safety":"Do not rely on automated alerts as a sole safety system. 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