# Companions.wiki — source-aware robot corpus Homepage: https://companions.wiki Catalogue: 14 robots; 102 claims; 42 source records. Factual review cutoff: 2026-07-14. Last editorial modification: 2026-07-17. Original Companions.wiki text, editorial ratings, and structured data are licensed CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ . Attribute the specific page or endpoint and indicate changes. Third-party sources, quotations, product marks, and media retain their separate rights and licenses; inspect each media record before reuse. Cross-origin read access is permitted. CORS does not alter CC BY attribution duties or any third-party restrictions. A null, missing, or 'Not disclosed' value means the reviewed public record did not establish a reliable answer; it is not a favorable assumption. Claims identify support type, confidence, verification date, source IDs, and resolved source URLs. 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Follow each source URL and read its context before relying on a material claim. ================================================================================ # aibo ERS-1000 Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/aibo-ers-1000 Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/aibo-ers-1000 Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > Sony’s expressive quadruped learns routines, recognizes familiar faces, maps its environment, and develops an individual behavior profile over time. ## Identity and status - Maker: Sony - Country: Japan - Introduced: 2018 - Category and form: Pet-like; Animal-inspired - Status: Available — Available from Sony in the United States and Japan; service terms vary by region. - Availability: United States and Japan; region-specific terms - Purchase price: $3,199.99 US, including the initial 3-year AI Cloud Plan - Ongoing service: $300/year US cloud-plan renewal after the included term ## Editorial context Best understood as a premium, mobile character rather than a utility robot: unusually expressive and technically sophisticated, but expensive and deeply tied to Sony’s service. ### Consider it for - Expressive pet-like companionship - Households with open floor space - Owners who value movement and personality ### Look elsewhere for - Low-maintenance ownership - Offline-first households - Homes where cameras and cloud biometrics are unacceptable ## Documented capabilities - Autonomous walking and room mapping - Face recognition and individualized responses - Touch, voice, pose, and environmental sensing - Photos, tricks, patrol-like routines, and app features ## Meaningful limitations - High purchase and continuing service cost - Core experience depends on Sony’s cloud plan - Stairs, clutter, and delicate joints require a managed environment ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi and LTE (service availability varies by market) - Cloud classification: Mostly cloud - Camera: Front and mapping cameras; photos and face-related features - Microphone: Four microphones - Mobility: Autonomous quadruped; 22 axes - Battery: Approximately 2 hours; self-charging behavior supported - Dimensions and weight: Approx. 180 × 293 × 305 mm; Approx. 2.2 kg - SDK: No general public SDK positioned for the consumer model - Privacy: Full functionality uses Sony cloud services. Sony’s US notice describes face-related information and selected photos that may be backed up; owners are responsible for consent involving household members and visitors. - Safety: Treat it as delicate mobile electronics rather than a toy. Keep travel areas dry, level, and clear, and review Sony’s regional restrictions before purchase. ## Evidence claims ### aibo-ers-1000-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $3,199.99 US, including the initial 3-year AI Cloud Plan Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region United States and Japan; region-specific terms. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [A1] https://us.aibo.com/store/; [A2] https://us.aibo.com/feature/spec.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-service — Ongoing service Value: $300/year US cloud-plan renewal after the included term Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region United States and Japan; region-specific terms. Editorial note: none. Sources: [A1] https://us.aibo.com/store/; [A2] https://us.aibo.com/feature/spec.html; [A3] https://us.aibo.com/terms/aibo-privacy.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-availability — Availability Value: United States and Japan; region-specific terms Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region United States and Japan; region-specific terms. Editorial note: none. Sources: [A1] https://us.aibo.com/store/; [A2] https://us.aibo.com/feature/spec.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: Autonomous walking and room mapping; Face recognition and individualized responses; Touch, voice, pose, and environmental sensing; Photos, tricks, patrol-like routines, and app features Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [A1] https://us.aibo.com/store/; [A2] https://us.aibo.com/feature/spec.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: Full functionality uses Sony cloud services. Sony’s US notice describes face-related information and selected photos that may be backed up; owners are responsible for consent involving household members and visitors. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region United States and Japan; region-specific terms. Editorial note: none. Sources: [A3] https://us.aibo.com/terms/aibo-privacy.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: Front and mapping cameras; photos and face-related features; Four microphones; Wi‑Fi and LTE (service availability varies by market); Approximately 2 hours; self-charging behavior supported Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [A1] https://us.aibo.com/store/; [A2] https://us.aibo.com/feature/spec.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-safety — Safety context Value: Treat it as delicate mobile electronics rather than a toy. Keep travel areas dry, level, and clear, and review Sony’s regional restrictions before purchase. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region United States and Japan; region-specific terms. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [A3] https://us.aibo.com/terms/aibo-privacy.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### aibo-ers-1000-evidence — Independent evidence context Value: Independent or research material is available in the evidence trail; study design, population, conflicts, and limitations still matter. Provenance: Independently tested support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-17. Context: model aibo ERS-1000; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [A4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38413634/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [A1] aibo store — Sony; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://us.aibo.com/store/. - [A2] Features and specifications — Sony; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://us.aibo.com/feature/spec.html. - [A3] aibo privacy policy — Sony; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://us.aibo.com/terms/aibo-privacy.html. - [A4] Robot therapy aids mental health during protective isolation — PubMed / Scientific Reports; Research; Research team; published 2024-02-27; accessed 2026-07-17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38413634/. Locator: Abstract, methods, results, and conflict-of-interest statement. Note: Small randomized study in a specific hospital population; it does not establish general therapeutic benefit.. ================================================================================ # EBO X FamilyBot Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/ebo-x Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/ebo-x Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > 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. ## Identity and status - Maker: Enabot - Country: China - Introduced: 2023 - Category and form: Care; Wheeled - Status: Available — Available through Enabot’s official store and regional partners. - Availability: International official store and retail partners - Purchase price: $999 US at review - Ongoing service: Service requirements vary by connected feature; verify before purchase ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Telepresence and family calls - Mobile home monitoring - Households wanting a utility-companion hybrid ### Look elsewhere for - Camera-free homes - Highly cluttered or split-level spaces - Using fall alerts as a guaranteed emergency service ## Documented 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 ## Meaningful limitations - Large household privacy and cybersecurity surface - Alerts are support features, not guaranteed emergency response - Navigation depends on layout, lighting, floor transitions, and clutter ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, app account, remote media services, and Alexa integration - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Approx. 168 × 168 × 218 mm; Approx. 1.7 kg - 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. Secure the account, review remote users, use privacy mode, and block stairs or unsafe floor areas. ## Evidence claims ### ebo-x-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $999 US at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region International official store and retail partners. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [EB1] https://www.enabot.com/home-robot/ebo-x; [EB2] https://store.enabot.com/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### ebo-x-service — Ongoing service Value: Service requirements vary by connected feature; verify before purchase Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region International official store and retail partners. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EB1] https://www.enabot.com/home-robot/ebo-x; [EB2] https://store.enabot.com/; [EB3] https://mediakit.enabot.com/ebohome/privacy_policy_en.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### ebo-x-availability — Availability Value: International official store and retail partners Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region International official store and retail partners. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EB1] https://www.enabot.com/home-robot/ebo-x; [EB2] https://store.enabot.com/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### ebo-x-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [EB1] https://www.enabot.com/home-robot/ebo-x; [EB2] https://store.enabot.com/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### ebo-x-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region International official store and retail partners. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EB3] https://mediakit.enabot.com/ebohome/privacy_policy_en.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### ebo-x-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: 4K stabilized camera used for navigation, calls, monitoring, and selected recognition; Far-field audio and two-way communication; Wi‑Fi, app account, remote media services, and Alexa integration; Automatic charging; runtime varies by patrol and media use Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EB1] https://www.enabot.com/home-robot/ebo-x; [EB2] https://store.enabot.com/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### ebo-x-safety — Safety context Value: Do not rely on automated alerts as a sole safety system. Secure the account, review remote users, use privacy mode, and block stairs or unsafe floor areas. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EBO X FamilyBot; region International official store and retail partners. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [EB3] https://mediakit.enabot.com/ebohome/privacy_policy_en.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [EB1] EBO X product page — Enabot; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.enabot.com/home-robot/ebo-x. - [EB2] EBO X store — Enabot; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://store.enabot.com/. - [EB3] EBO Home privacy policy — Enabot; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://mediakit.enabot.com/ebohome/privacy_policy_en.html. ================================================================================ # Eilik Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/eilik Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/eilik Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > Eilik reacts to touch, movement, and nearby Eiliks with animated emotions, small games, idle behaviors, and choreographed social scenes. ## Identity and status - Maker: Energize Lab - Country: China - Introduced: 2022 - Category and form: Social; Desktop - Status: Available — Available through the maker’s store; bundles and promotional price vary. - Availability: Direct ordering; regional shipping varies - Purchase price: $139.99 sale / $149.99 list at review - Ongoing service: None required for the base robot ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Low-surveillance desktop companionship - Short tactile interactions - Multiple-robot social scenes ### Look elsewhere for - Voice conversation - Autonomous roaming - People wanting a soft or pet-like body ## Documented 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 ## Meaningful limitations - No voice or vision interaction in the base product - No locomotion - Computer connection is needed for firmware/content updates ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: USB computer connection for updates; base behavior needs no Wi‑Fi - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Approx. 108 × 105 × 133 mm; Approx. 230 g - 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 claims ### eilik-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $139.99 sale / $149.99 list at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region Direct ordering; regional shipping varies. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [EI1] https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik Unresolved source IDs: none. ### eilik-service — Ongoing service Value: None required for the base robot Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region Direct ordering; regional shipping varies. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EI1] https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik Unresolved source IDs: none. ### eilik-availability — Availability Value: Direct ordering; regional shipping varies Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region Direct ordering; regional shipping varies. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EI1] https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik Unresolved source IDs: none. ### eilik-capabilities — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [EI1] https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik Unresolved source IDs: none. ### eilik-privacy — 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. Provenance: Direct support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region Direct ordering; regional shipping varies. Editorial note: No supporting privacy, policy, manual, or support source has been identified for this field. Sources: no resolved source record. Unresolved source IDs: none. ### eilik-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EI1] https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik Unresolved source IDs: none. ### eilik-safety — Safety context Value: Use on a stable surface and keep fingers, hair, and small objects clear of moving arms and body parts. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Eilik; region Direct ordering; regional shipping varies. Editorial note: No supporting manual, privacy notice, or support source has been identified; treat this editorial safety context as unresolved. Sources: no resolved source record. Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [EI1] Eilik official store — Energize Lab; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://store.energizelab.com/products/eilik. ================================================================================ # ElliQ Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/elliq Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/elliq Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > ElliQ pairs an expressive swiveling head with a tablet for conversation, reminders, wellness activities, games, messages, and video calls. ## Identity and status - Maker: Intuition Robotics - Country: Israel / United States - Introduced: 2022 - Category and form: Care; Stationary - Status: Region-limited — Offered in the United States through a membership/lease model. - Availability: United States only - Purchase price: $249 initiation in the US - Ongoing service: $39/month (24 months), $49/month annual, or $59 month-to-month ## Editorial context More proactive than a conventional smart display and intentionally focused on older adults. Its strongest differentiator is sustained prompting and routine-building, not mobility or emergency response. ### Consider it for - Older adults who enjoy proactive conversation - Daily routines and light wellness prompts - Family messaging and video calls ### Look elsewhere for - Emergency monitoring - Users who do not want a subscription - People seeking a mobile robot ## Documented capabilities - Proactive conversation and check-ins - Reminders, games, music, and chair exercise - Video calls and family/caregiver app - Adaptive suggestions based on routines and preferences ## Meaningful limitations - Not an emergency alert system or medical device - US-only membership model - Requires reliable Wi‑Fi and cloud service ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi required - Cloud classification: Mostly cloud - Camera: Tablet camera used for selected features such as video calling - Microphone: Voice interaction; company states it does not continuously record in the background - Mobility: Stationary base; expressive head swivels and tilts - Battery: Mains-powered home device - Dimensions and weight: Tabletop head-and-tablet system; Not clearly disclosed on current public product pages - SDK: No public consumer SDK - Privacy: The service handles routine, wellness, account, voice, and chosen audiovisual information. Review who controls the account, caregiver access, and the 2026 privacy policy before enrollment. - Safety: Place on a stable surface with accessible controls. Health-related prompts are general wellness content and should not be treated as professional advice. ## Evidence claims ### elliq-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $249 initiation in the US Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region United States only. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [E1] https://elliq.com/products/membership Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-service — Ongoing service Value: $39/month (24 months), $49/month annual, or $59 month-to-month Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region United States only. Editorial note: none. Sources: [E1] https://elliq.com/products/membership; [E2] https://elliq.com/pages/faqs; [E3] https://elliq.com/pages/elliq-privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-availability — Availability Value: United States only Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region United States only. Editorial note: none. Sources: [E1] https://elliq.com/products/membership Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: Proactive conversation and check-ins; Reminders, games, music, and chair exercise; Video calls and family/caregiver app; Adaptive suggestions based on routines and preferences Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [E1] https://elliq.com/products/membership Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: The service handles routine, wellness, account, voice, and chosen audiovisual information. Review who controls the account, caregiver access, and the 2026 privacy policy before enrollment. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region United States only. Editorial note: none. Sources: [E2] https://elliq.com/pages/faqs; [E3] https://elliq.com/pages/elliq-privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: Tablet camera used for selected features such as video calling; Voice interaction; company states it does not continuously record in the background; Wi‑Fi required; Mains-powered home device Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [E1] https://elliq.com/products/membership Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-safety — Safety context Value: Place on a stable surface with accessible controls. Health-related prompts are general wellness content and should not be treated as professional advice. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model ElliQ; region United States only. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [E2] https://elliq.com/pages/faqs; [E3] https://elliq.com/pages/elliq-privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### elliq-evidence — Independent evidence context Value: Independent or research material is available in the evidence trail; study design, population, conflicts, and limitations still matter. Provenance: Independently tested support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-17. Context: model ElliQ; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EL4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38449726/; [EL5] https://aging.ny.gov/elliq-proactive-care-companion-initiative Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [E1] ElliQ membership — Intuition Robotics; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://elliq.com/products/membership. - [E2] Frequently asked questions — Intuition Robotics; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://elliq.com/pages/faqs. - [E3] ElliQ privacy policy — Intuition Robotics; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://elliq.com/pages/elliq-privacy-policy. - [EL4] ElliQ, an AI-Driven Social Robot to Alleviate Loneliness: Progress and Lessons Learned — PubMed / The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease; Research; Research team; published 2024-03-05; accessed 2026-07-17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38449726/. Locator: Abstract and conflict-of-interest statement. Note: Includes company authors and implementation data; useful context, not independent clinical validation.. - [EL5] ElliQ Proactive Care Companion Initiative — New York State Office for the Aging; Independent review; Regulator; accessed 2026-07-17. https://aging.ny.gov/elliq-proactive-care-companion-initiative. Locator: Program description, eligibility, and reported outcomes. Note: Government program reporting; outcomes include self-report and vendor/platform usage data.. ================================================================================ # EMO Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/emo Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/emo Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Vendor-reported > 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. ## Identity and status - Maker: LivingAI - Country: China - Introduced: 2021 - Category and form: Pet-like; Desktop - Status: Available — Available directly; GO HOME bundle adds autonomous charging. - Availability: Direct international ordering - Purchase price: $279 base / $369 GO HOME bundle at review - Ongoing service: No required recurring plan highlighted for core product ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Desktop companionship - Expressive animations and games - Collectors and multi-robot interaction ### Look elsewhere for - Full-room mobility - Privacy documentation at enterprise depth - Soft or tactile cuddling ## Documented 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 ## Meaningful 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 ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth/app setup - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Approx. 117 × 95 × 87 mm; Approx. 248 g - 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 claims ### emo-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $279 base / $369 GO HOME bundle at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [EM1] https://living.ai/emo/; [EM2] https://living.ai/product/emo/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### emo-service — Ongoing service Value: No required recurring plan highlighted for core product Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EM1] https://living.ai/emo/; [EM2] https://living.ai/product/emo/; [EM3] https://living.ai/privacy-notice/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### emo-availability — Availability Value: Direct international ordering Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EM1] https://living.ai/emo/; [EM2] https://living.ai/product/emo/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### emo-capabilities — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [EM1] https://living.ai/emo/; [EM2] https://living.ai/product/emo/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### emo-privacy — 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EM3] https://living.ai/privacy-notice/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### emo-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [EM1] https://living.ai/emo/; [EM2] https://living.ai/product/emo/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### emo-safety — 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. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model EMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [EM3] https://living.ai/privacy-notice/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [EM1] EMO overview — LivingAI; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://living.ai/emo/. - [EM2] EMO store — LivingAI; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://living.ai/product/emo/. - [EM3] Privacy notice — LivingAI; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://living.ai/privacy-notice/. ================================================================================ # Jennie Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/jennie Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/jennie Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Vendor-reported > 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. ## Identity and status - Maker: Tombot - Country: United States - Introduced: In development - Category and form: Therapeutic; Animal-inspired - Status: Preorder — Reservation/waitlist product; not broadly shipping at the time of review. - Availability: Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping - Purchase price: Not currently published; reservation/waitlist - Ongoing service: Not disclosed for the production product ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Prospective low-maintenance pet-like support - People following assistive robotics - Care settings evaluating future options ### Look elsewhere for - Anyone needing a product immediately - Buyers requiring fixed price and support terms - Assuming medical-device clearance ## Documented capabilities - Planned touch-responsive puppy behavior - Voice commands and realistic puppy sounds - Planned smartphone customization - Articulated body without walking ## Meaningful limitations - Not broadly shipping at review - Retail price and final service terms are not public - Production-device privacy detail remains limited ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Planned app connectivity; final production requirements not fully disclosed - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Realistic lap-sized Labrador puppy form; Not clearly disclosed for production version - 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 claims ### jennie-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: Not currently published; reservation/waitlist Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [J1] https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies; [J2] https://tombot.com/pages/investors Unresolved source IDs: none. ### jennie-service — Ongoing service Value: Not disclosed for the production product Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping. Editorial note: none. Sources: [J1] https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies; [J2] https://tombot.com/pages/investors; [J3] https://tombot.com/pages/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### jennie-availability — Availability Value: Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping. Editorial note: none. Sources: [J1] https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies; [J2] https://tombot.com/pages/investors Unresolved source IDs: none. ### jennie-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: Planned touch-responsive puppy behavior; Voice commands and realistic puppy sounds; Planned smartphone customization; Articulated body without walking Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [J1] https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies; [J2] https://tombot.com/pages/investors Unresolved source IDs: none. ### jennie-privacy — 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping. Editorial note: none. Sources: [J3] https://tombot.com/pages/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### jennie-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [J1] https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies; [J2] https://tombot.com/pages/investors Unresolved source IDs: none. ### jennie-safety — 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. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Jennie; region Reservation/waitlist; not general retail shipping. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [J3] https://tombot.com/pages/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [J1] Meet our puppies — Tombot; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://tombot.com/pages/meet-our-puppies. - [J2] Company and product status — Tombot; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://tombot.com/pages/investors. - [J3] Privacy policy — Tombot; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://tombot.com/pages/privacy-policy. ================================================================================ # KAMOMO Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/kamomo Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/kamomo Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Vendor-reported > KAMOMO responds to touch, voice, and gestures; changes behavior with use; and can be customized with eye styles, fur, and face accessories. ## Identity and status - Maker: Ropet - Country: China - Introduced: 2025 - Category and form: Pet-like; Handheld - Status: Available — Available from the maker; configuration and price vary by bundle. - Availability: Direct international ordering - Purchase price: From $339 on the official store at review - Ongoing service: No required plan highlighted for routine interaction ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Soft handheld companionship - Customization - Offline routine interaction ### Look elsewhere for - Independent locomotion - Buyers seeking a long support history - Assuming every creative feature is local ## Documented capabilities - Touch, voice, and gesture responses - Personality changes with use - Customizable eye, fur, and mask appearance - Offline routine behavior with optional cloud image feature ## Meaningful limitations - Newer product with a shorter public support record - Does not roam independently - Optional Dream Sketch uploads a selected image to a cloud model ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Can work offline; app and network used for optional features and updates - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Compact plush desktop form; Not consistently disclosed across current bundles - 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 claims ### kamomo-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: From $339 on the official store at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [K1] https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### kamomo-service — Ongoing service Value: No required plan highlighted for routine interaction Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: none. Sources: [K1] https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot; [K2] https://h5.ropetai.com/privacy.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### kamomo-availability — Availability Value: Direct international ordering Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: none. Sources: [K1] https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### kamomo-capabilities — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [K1] https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### kamomo-privacy — 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: none. Sources: [K2] https://h5.ropetai.com/privacy.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ### kamomo-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [K1] https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### kamomo-safety — Safety context Value: Treat detachable customization parts as small accessories, keep fabric and electronics dry, and review app permissions before enabling cloud creativity. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model KAMOMO; region Direct international ordering. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [K2] https://h5.ropetai.com/privacy.html Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [K1] KAMOMO AI comfort companion — Ropet; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://ropetai.com/products/ropet%E2%84%A2-ai-comfort-companion-plush-robot. - [K2] Product privacy policy — Ropet; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://h5.ropetai.com/privacy.html. ================================================================================ # Loona Petbot Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/loona-petbot Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/loona-petbot Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Vendor-reported > 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. ## Identity and status - Maker: Loona Inc. / KEYi - Country: China / United States - Introduced: 2023 - Category and form: Pet-like; Wheeled - Status: Available — Available through the official store; promotion and locale pricing change frequently. - Availability: International official store; prices and bundles vary - Purchase price: $429 sale / $529 list on the official US page at review - Ongoing service: Core subscription requirements are not clearly summarized; cloud AI terms can evolve ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Active family play - Coding and games - People wanting expressive movement at a mid-range price ### Look elsewhere for - Camera-free homes - Carpeted or complex multi-level spaces - Buyers requiring detailed public AI-retention terms ## Documented capabilities - Face, gesture, and sound recognition - Generative conversation, stories, and images - Games, Blockly coding, and remote monitoring - Autonomous docking, obstacle sensing, and cliff awareness ## Meaningful 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 ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi and mobile app - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Approx. 210 × 172 × 172 mm; Approx. 1.1 kg - 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 claims ### loona-petbot-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $429 sale / $529 list on the official US page at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region International official store; prices and bundles vary. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [LO1] https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### loona-petbot-service — Ongoing service Value: Core subscription requirements are not clearly summarized; cloud AI terms can evolve Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region International official store; prices and bundles vary. Editorial note: none. Sources: [LO1] https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot; [LO2] https://keyirobot.com/en-us/policies/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### loona-petbot-availability — Availability Value: International official store; prices and bundles vary Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region International official store; prices and bundles vary. Editorial note: none. Sources: [LO1] https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### loona-petbot-capabilities — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [LO1] https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### loona-petbot-privacy — 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region International official store; prices and bundles vary. Editorial note: none. Sources: [LO2] https://keyirobot.com/en-us/policies/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### loona-petbot-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [LO1] https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### loona-petbot-safety — 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. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Loona Petbot; region International official store; prices and bundles vary. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [LO2] https://keyirobot.com/en-us/policies/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [LO1] Loona Petbot — Loona Inc.; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://keyirobot.com/products/petbot. - [LO2] Privacy policy — Loona Inc.; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://keyirobot.com/en-us/policies/privacy-policy. ================================================================================ # LOVOT 3.0 Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/lovot-3 Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/lovot-3 Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > LOVOT uses gaze, warmth, touch sensitivity, voice localization, and autonomous wheeled movement to invite affection and build household-specific behavior. ## Identity and status - Maker: GROOVE X - Country: Japan - Introduced: 2024 - Category and form: Social; Wheeled - Status: Region-limited — Actively sold, principally in Japan, with a required ongoing service plan. - Availability: Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model - Purchase price: ¥577,500 in Japan - Ongoing service: Required service plans from ¥9,900/month in Japan ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Tactile, expressive companionship - People comfortable nurturing a character - Homes without stairs in its roaming area ### Look elsewhere for - Utility or household tasks - Subscription-averse buyers - Markets without official support ## Documented capabilities - Warm body and responsive touch behaviors - Individual recognition and personalized approach behavior - Autonomous navigation and return to charging nest - App album and household interaction history ## Meaningful limitations - Short active runtime between frequent charging sessions - Required plan substantially raises lifetime cost - Availability and service are highly regional ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile connectivity according to regional model - Cloud classification: Hybrid - Camera: Multiple cameras plus thermal imaging and depth-related sensing - Microphone: Microphone array for voice direction and sound response - Mobility: Autonomous differential-wheel base with retractable wheels - Battery: Approx. 30–45 minutes active before returning to its nest - Dimensions and weight: Approx. 430 mm tall; model-specific; Approx. 4.6 kg - SDK: No general consumer SDK - Privacy: 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. - Safety: 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. ## Evidence claims ### lovot-3-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: ¥577,500 in Japan Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [L1] https://lovot.life/pricing; [L2] https://lovot.life/en/technology/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### lovot-3-service — Ongoing service Value: Required service plans from ¥9,900/month in Japan Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model. Editorial note: none. Sources: [L1] https://lovot.life/pricing; [L2] https://lovot.life/en/technology/; [L3] https://lovot.life/app/privacy/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### lovot-3-availability — Availability Value: Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model. Editorial note: none. Sources: [L1] https://lovot.life/pricing; [L2] https://lovot.life/en/technology/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### lovot-3-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: Warm body and responsive touch behaviors; Individual recognition and personalized approach behavior; Autonomous navigation and return to charging nest; App album and household interaction history Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [L1] https://lovot.life/pricing; [L2] https://lovot.life/en/technology/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### lovot-3-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model. Editorial note: none. Sources: [L3] https://lovot.life/app/privacy/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### lovot-3-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: Multiple cameras plus thermal imaging and depth-related sensing; Microphone array for voice direction and sound response; Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile connectivity according to regional model; Approx. 30–45 minutes active before returning to its nest Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [L1] https://lovot.life/pricing; [L2] https://lovot.life/en/technology/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### lovot-3-safety — Safety context Value: 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. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model LOVOT 3.0; region Principally Japan; visit-in-person sales and support model. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [L3] https://lovot.life/app/privacy/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [L1] LOVOT pricing — GROOVE X; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://lovot.life/pricing. - [L2] LOVOT technology — GROOVE X; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://lovot.life/en/technology/. - [L3] LOVOT app privacy policy — GROOVE X; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://lovot.life/app/privacy/. ================================================================================ # Miko 3 Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/miko-3 Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/miko-3 Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > 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. ## Identity and status - Maker: Miko - Country: India / United States - Introduced: 2021 - Category and form: Learning; Wheeled - Status: Available — Available in multiple markets; content catalog and plan pricing vary. - Availability: Multiple markets through official store and retail partners - Purchase price: $299 US at review - Ongoing service: Optional Miko Max around $14.99/month or $99/year before promotions ## Editorial context 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. ### Consider it for - Guided learning and games - Children who enjoy conversational characters - Parents wanting usage reports and controls ### Look elsewhere for - Screen-free play - Families avoiding cloud-connected microphones - Unsupervised open-ended AI use ## Documented 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 ## Meaningful limitations - Best content requires a paid plan - Small wheeled range rather than room-scale autonomy - Child profiles and cloud services require active parental governance ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi required for connected features - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Approx. 140 × 220 × 220 mm; Approx. 1.1 kg - 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 claims ### miko-3-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $299 US at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region Multiple markets through official store and retail partners. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [MI1] https://miko.ai/collections/all Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miko-3-service — Ongoing service Value: Optional Miko Max around $14.99/month or $99/year before promotions Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region Multiple markets through official store and retail partners. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MI1] https://miko.ai/collections/all; [MI2] https://help.miko.ai/hc/en-us/articles/5592461075869-What-are-Miko-3-s-tech-specs; [MI3] https://miko.ai/policies/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miko-3-availability — Availability Value: Multiple markets through official store and retail partners Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region Multiple markets through official store and retail partners. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MI1] https://miko.ai/collections/all Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miko-3-capabilities — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [MI1] https://miko.ai/collections/all Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miko-3-privacy — 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. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region Multiple markets through official store and retail partners. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MI2] https://help.miko.ai/hc/en-us/articles/5592461075869-What-are-Miko-3-s-tech-specs; [MI3] https://miko.ai/policies/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miko-3-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MI1] https://miko.ai/collections/all Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miko-3-safety — 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. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Miko 3; region Multiple markets through official store and retail partners. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [MI2] https://help.miko.ai/hc/en-us/articles/5592461075869-What-are-Miko-3-s-tech-specs; [MI3] https://miko.ai/policies/privacy-policy Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [MI1] Miko store — Miko; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://miko.ai/collections/all. - [MI2] Miko 3 technical specifications — Miko; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://help.miko.ai/hc/en-us/articles/5592461075869-What-are-Miko-3-s-tech-specs. - [MI3] Privacy policy — Miko; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://miko.ai/policies/privacy-policy. ================================================================================ # MiRo‑E Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/miro-e Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/miro-e Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > MiRo‑E combined an expressive animal-inspired body with ROS, Python, C++, Blockly, cameras, microphones, touch sensing, and wheeled mobility for education and social-robot research. ## Identity and status - Maker: Consequential Robotics - Country: United Kingdom - Introduced: 2019 - Category and form: Research; Animal-inspired - Status: Discontinued — Sold out since July 2025; new MiRoCloud customers are not being accepted. - Availability: Sold out / archival entry - Purchase price: No longer sold - Ongoing service: MiRoCloud is not accepting new customers ## Editorial context An important social-robotics platform rather than a current consumer recommendation. Existing institutions should plan around cloud closure and document their own privacy, recording, and maintenance practices. ### Consider it for - Understanding social-robot research platforms - Existing institutional owners - Historical comparison ### Look elsewhere for - New purchases - Supported new cloud deployments - Turnkey consumer companionship ## Documented capabilities - ROS, Python, C++, and Blockly programming - Dual cameras, four microphones, and extensive touch sensing - Expressive head, ears, eyelids, and tail - Differential-wheel navigation with cliff and sonar sensing ## Meaningful limitations - No longer available for new purchase - New MiRoCloud accounts are closed - Institutional deployments own their privacy and consent configuration ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and deployment-specific research stack - Cloud classification: Hybrid - Camera: Dual cameras - Microphone: Four microphones - Mobility: Differential-wheel base; 11 degrees of freedom across expressive body - Battery: Rechargeable; existing owners should consult retained documentation - Dimensions and weight: Approx. 550 × 220 × 300 mm; Approx. 2.8 kg - SDK: ROS, Python, C++, and Blockly tools were core to the platform - Privacy: Cameras, microphones, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth make privacy deployment-specific. Institutions must define recording, retention, cloud, access, and consent controls. - Safety: Existing deployments should retain manuals, software, spare-part plans, and offline fallbacks as official service availability contracts. ## Evidence claims ### miro-e-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: No longer sold Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region Sold out / archival entry. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [MR1] https://www.miro-e.com/home; [MR2] https://www.miro-e.com/robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-service — Ongoing service Value: MiRoCloud is not accepting new customers Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region Sold out / archival entry. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MR1] https://www.miro-e.com/home; [MR2] https://www.miro-e.com/robot; [MR3] https://www.miro-e.com/faq Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-availability — Availability Value: Sold out / archival entry Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region Sold out / archival entry. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MR1] https://www.miro-e.com/home; [MR2] https://www.miro-e.com/robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: ROS, Python, C++, and Blockly programming; Dual cameras, four microphones, and extensive touch sensing; Expressive head, ears, eyelids, and tail; Differential-wheel navigation with cliff and sonar sensing Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [MR1] https://www.miro-e.com/home; [MR2] https://www.miro-e.com/robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: Cameras, microphones, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth make privacy deployment-specific. Institutions must define recording, retention, cloud, access, and consent controls. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region Sold out / archival entry. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MR3] https://www.miro-e.com/faq Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: Dual cameras; Four microphones; Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and deployment-specific research stack; Rechargeable; existing owners should consult retained documentation Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MR1] https://www.miro-e.com/home; [MR2] https://www.miro-e.com/robot Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-safety — Safety context Value: Existing deployments should retain manuals, software, spare-part plans, and offline fallbacks as official service availability contracts. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model MiRo‑E; region Sold out / archival entry. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [MR3] https://www.miro-e.com/faq Unresolved source IDs: none. ### miro-e-evidence — Independent evidence context Value: Independent or research material is available in the evidence trail; study design, population, conflicts, and limitations still matter. Provenance: Independently tested support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-17. Context: model MiRo‑E; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MR4] https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/130855/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [MR1] MiRo‑E current status — Consequential Robotics; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.miro-e.com/home. - [MR2] Robot overview — Consequential Robotics; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.miro-e.com/robot. - [MR3] Specifications and FAQ — Consequential Robotics; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.miro-e.com/faq. - [MR4] MiRo: Social Interaction and Cognition in an Animal-like Companion Robot — White Rose Research Online / ACM-IEEE HRI; Research; Research team; published 2018-03-05; accessed 2026-07-17. https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/130855/. Locator: Repository record and accepted manuscript. Note: Platform paper describing the research system; it is not evidence of consumer outcomes.. ================================================================================ # Moflin Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/moflin Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/moflin Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > Moflin recognizes touch and characteristics of familiar voices, develops a changing emotional profile, and expresses itself through soft movement and sounds. ## Identity and status - Maker: CASIO - Country: Japan - Introduced: 2024 - Category and form: Pet-like; Handheld - Status: Available — Sold through CASIO in Japan and the United States; colors and support vary. - Availability: Official Japan and US channels - Purchase price: $429 US / ¥59,400 Japan at review - Ongoing service: Optional Club Moflin service in Japan, listed at ¥6,600/year ## Editorial context A strong option for people who want quiet, tactile companionship without cameras or speech transcripts. Its narrow behavior set is the point, not a missing feature. ### Consider it for - Calm tactile interaction - Camera-averse homes - Small spaces and seated use ### Look elsewhere for - Open-ended conversation - Independent roaming - People expecting task assistance ## Documented capabilities - Touch and voice-characteristic recognition - Simulated emotional development over time - Five-hour approximate runtime - Companion app for profile and care features ## Meaningful limitations - Does not understand spoken language - No walking or autonomous navigation - Fabric body requires careful cleaning and handling ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: Bluetooth through the MofLife app; routine behavior is local - Cloud classification: Mostly local - Camera: No camera documented - Microphone: Voice-characteristic sensing; CASIO says speech is not understood or recorded - Mobility: Held or placed; expressive head and body movement without locomotion - Battery: Approximately 5 hours - Dimensions and weight: Approx. 130 × 180 × 90 mm; Approx. 260 g - SDK: No public SDK - Privacy: CASIO states that speech is neither understood nor recorded and that extracted voice features and routine interaction processing are local. Optional app uploads require consent. - Safety: Keep the fur and electronics dry, use the supplied charging house, and follow CASIO cleaning guidance rather than washing it like a conventional plush toy. ## Evidence claims ### moflin-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: $429 US / ¥59,400 Japan at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region Official Japan and US channels. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [MF1] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/product.PE-M10SR/; [MF2] https://www.casio.com/jp/moflin/feature/petrobot/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### moflin-service — Ongoing service Value: Optional Club Moflin service in Japan, listed at ¥6,600/year Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region Official Japan and US channels. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MF1] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/product.PE-M10SR/; [MF2] https://www.casio.com/jp/moflin/feature/petrobot/; [MF3] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/moflin-privacy/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### moflin-availability — Availability Value: Official Japan and US channels Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region Official Japan and US channels. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MF1] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/product.PE-M10SR/; [MF2] https://www.casio.com/jp/moflin/feature/petrobot/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### moflin-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: Touch and voice-characteristic recognition; Simulated emotional development over time; Five-hour approximate runtime; Companion app for profile and care features Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [MF1] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/product.PE-M10SR/; [MF2] https://www.casio.com/jp/moflin/feature/petrobot/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### moflin-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: CASIO states that speech is neither understood nor recorded and that extracted voice features and routine interaction processing are local. Optional app uploads require consent. Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region Official Japan and US channels. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MF3] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/moflin-privacy/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### moflin-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: No camera documented; Voice-characteristic sensing; CASIO says speech is not understood or recorded; Bluetooth through the MofLife app; routine behavior is local; Approximately 5 hours Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [MF1] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/product.PE-M10SR/; [MF2] https://www.casio.com/jp/moflin/feature/petrobot/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### moflin-safety — Safety context Value: Keep the fur and electronics dry, use the supplied charging house, and follow CASIO cleaning guidance rather than washing it like a conventional plush toy. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Moflin; region Official Japan and US channels. Editorial note: Editorial safety context should be checked against the exact regional manual. Sources: [MF3] https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/moflin-privacy/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [MF1] Moflin product page — CASIO US; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/product.PE-M10SR/. - [MF2] Moflin features — CASIO Japan; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.casio.com/jp/moflin/feature/petrobot/. - [MF3] Moflin privacy notice — CASIO US; Support page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/moflin-privacy/. ================================================================================ # PARO Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/paro Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/paro Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > PARO is a tactile baby-seal robot that responds to touch, light, sound, temperature, and posture with movements and seal-like vocalizations. ## Identity and status - Maker: AIST / PARO Robots - Country: Japan - Introduced: 2004 - Category and form: Therapeutic; Animal-inspired - Status: Region-limited — Distributed through regional clinical and care-sector channels. - Availability: Regional distributors and institutional procurement - Purchase price: £6,000 excluding VAT from the official UK/Ireland distributor at review - Ongoing service: No cloud subscription documented; maintenance and distribution terms vary ## Editorial context A specialized therapeutic tool with a very different procurement and evidence context from consumer robot pets. Evaluate it with care staff, clinical evidence, infection-control needs, and local regulatory status in view. ### Consider it for - Structured therapeutic engagement - Dementia and care environments - Tactile nonverbal interaction ### Look elsewhere for - General consumer entertainment - Open-ended conversation - Unsupervised clinical substitution ## Documented capabilities - Responds to stroking, light, sound, position, and temperature - Learns patterns of preferred responses - Moves head, eyelids, and flippers - Designed for repeated care-setting interaction ## Meaningful limitations - High specialist purchase cost - Therapeutic benefit depends on person, context, and facilitation - No locomotion or spoken conversation ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: No network, app, or cloud service documented for the standard model - Cloud classification: Mostly local - Camera: No camera documented - Microphone: Audio sensing for sound direction and response - Mobility: Held or bedside; articulated head, eyelids, and flippers - Battery: Rechargeable; model and distributor documentation should be checked - Dimensions and weight: Approx. 570 mm long; Approx. 2.5 kg - SDK: No public SDK - Privacy: The standard model’s public product information documents no network, app, or cloud service. Institutions should still verify the exact model and their own observation or record-keeping practices. - Safety: Procurement should cover cleaning, infection control, lifting, allergy considerations, staff training, and the distinction between engagement support and medical treatment. ## Evidence claims ### paro-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: £6,000 excluding VAT from the official UK/Ireland distributor at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region Regional distributors and institutional procurement. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [P1] https://www.parorobots.com/index.asp; [P2] https://www.paroseal.co.uk/home Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-service — Ongoing service Value: No cloud subscription documented; maintenance and distribution terms vary Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region Regional distributors and institutional procurement. Editorial note: none. Sources: [P1] https://www.parorobots.com/index.asp; [P2] https://www.paroseal.co.uk/home Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-availability — Availability Value: Regional distributors and institutional procurement Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region Regional distributors and institutional procurement. Editorial note: none. Sources: [P1] https://www.parorobots.com/index.asp; [P2] https://www.paroseal.co.uk/home Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-capabilities — Documented capabilities Value: Responds to stroking, light, sound, position, and temperature; Learns patterns of preferred responses; Moves head, eyelids, and flippers; Designed for repeated care-setting interaction Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [P1] https://www.parorobots.com/index.asp; [P2] https://www.paroseal.co.uk/home Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: The standard model’s public product information documents no network, app, or cloud service. Institutions should still verify the exact model and their own observation or record-keeping practices. Provenance: Direct support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region Regional distributors and institutional procurement. Editorial note: No supporting privacy, policy, manual, or support source has been identified for this field. Sources: no resolved source record. Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-hardware — Hardware and sensing Value: No camera documented; Audio sensing for sound direction and response; No network, app, or cloud service documented for the standard model; Rechargeable; model and distributor documentation should be checked Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [P1] https://www.parorobots.com/index.asp; [P2] https://www.paroseal.co.uk/home Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-safety — Safety context Value: Procurement should cover cleaning, infection control, lifting, allergy considerations, staff training, and the distinction between engagement support and medical treatment. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model PARO; region Regional distributors and institutional procurement. Editorial note: No supporting manual, privacy notice, or support source has been identified; treat this editorial safety context as unresolved. Sources: no resolved source record. Unresolved source IDs: none. ### paro-evidence — Independent evidence context Value: Independent or research material is available in the evidence trail; study design, population, conflicts, and limitations still matter. Provenance: Independently tested support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-17. Context: model PARO; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [P4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28780395/; [P5] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37348392/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [P1] PARO therapeutic robot — PARO Robots; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.parorobots.com/index.asp. - [P2] PARO in the UK and Ireland — PARO Seal UK; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://www.paroseal.co.uk/home. - [P4] Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms — PubMed / Journal of the American Medical Directors Association; Research; Research team; published 2017-08-03; accessed 2026-07-17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28780395/. Locator: Cluster-randomized trial abstract. Note: PARO improved some observed outcomes versus usual care, but was not consistently superior to a look-alike plush toy.. - [P5] The effectiveness of the therapeutic robot PARO: systematic review and meta-analysis — PubMed / Journal of Clinical Nursing; Systematic review; Research team; published 2023-06-23; accessed 2026-07-17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37348392/. Locator: Abstract, methods, and GRADE assessment. Note: Twelve articles and 1,461 participants; effects varied and the overall evidence quality was graded low.. ================================================================================ # Qoobo Canonical dossier: https://companions.wiki/robots/qoobo Versioned JSON: https://companions.wiki/api/v1/robots/qoobo Facts reviewed: 2026-07-14 Page modified: 2026-07-17 Evidence label: Partial > Stroking the rounded cushion triggers expressive tail movements. Petit Qoobo adds sound response and a heartbeat-like pulse for a deliberately simple tactile ritual. ## Identity and status - Maker: Yukai Engineering - Country: Japan - Introduced: 2018 - Category and form: Therapeutic; Stationary - Status: Available — Official store advertises international delivery; exact model availability varies. - Availability: Japan and international delivery to many markets - Purchase price: ¥13,200 for standard Qoobo in Japan at review - Ongoing service: None documented ## Editorial context One of the clearest examples of less being more: no face, app, account, camera, or conversation—just a readable physical response to touch. ### Consider it for - Quiet tactile comfort - Small spaces - People avoiding microphones, cameras, and accounts ### Look elsewhere for - Conversation - Independent behavior - Unsupervised use by users needing assistance ## Documented 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 ## Meaningful limitations - Very narrow interaction vocabulary - No autonomous movement beyond the tail - Textile cleaning and mechanical tail care matter ## Hardware, privacy, and safety - Connectivity: No app, Wi‑Fi, or cloud feature documented - Cloud classification: 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 and weight: Standard and Petit sizes; check selected model; Approx. 1 kg for standard Qoobo - 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 claims ### qoobo-price — Manufacturer-listed price Value: ¥13,200 for standard Qoobo in Japan at review Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region Japan and international delivery to many markets. Editorial note: Price snapshots can change without notice; taxes, shipping, and bundles may differ. Sources: [Q1] https://qoobo.info/index-en/; [Q2] https://qoobo.info/sale02/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### qoobo-service — Ongoing service Value: None documented Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region Japan and international delivery to many markets. Editorial note: none. Sources: [Q1] https://qoobo.info/index-en/; [Q2] https://qoobo.info/sale02/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### qoobo-availability — Availability Value: Japan and international delivery to many markets Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region Japan and international delivery to many markets. Editorial note: none. Sources: [Q1] https://qoobo.info/index-en/; [Q2] https://qoobo.info/sale02/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### qoobo-capabilities — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region not specified. Editorial note: Manufacturer documentation establishes the claim, not real-world performance. Sources: [Q1] https://qoobo.info/index-en/; [Q2] https://qoobo.info/sale02/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### qoobo-privacy — Privacy and data handling Value: No account, network, app, or cloud pipeline is documented. Petit senses ambient sound locally without interpreting speech. Provenance: Direct support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region Japan and international delivery to many markets. Editorial note: No supporting privacy, policy, manual, or support source has been identified for this field. Sources: no resolved source record. Unresolved source IDs: none. ### qoobo-hardware — 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 Provenance: Direct support; Medium confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region not specified. Editorial note: none. Sources: [Q1] https://qoobo.info/index-en/; [Q2] https://qoobo.info/sale02/ Unresolved source IDs: none. ### qoobo-safety — Safety context Value: Keep the moving tail clear, follow charging instructions, and supervise anyone who may pull, mouth, or become entangled with the product. Provenance: Inferred support; Low confidence; verified 2026-07-14. Context: model Qoobo; region Japan and international delivery to many markets. Editorial note: No supporting manual, privacy notice, or support source has been identified; treat this editorial safety context as unresolved. Sources: no resolved source record. Unresolved source IDs: none. ## Source register - [Q1] Qoobo official site — Yukai Engineering; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://qoobo.info/index-en/. - [Q2] Qoobo sale information — Yukai Engineering; Official product page; Manufacturer; accessed 2026-07-14. https://qoobo.info/sale02/.