2024-06

The story of how JLCPCB created a board and chassis and turned PDCA as quickly as possible in hardware development.

Mia, which is currently 100 units and in beta release, was created using JLCPCB for both the enclosure and the board. This article describes how we developed the PCB and the enclosure and ran the PDCA as quickly as possible. The actual order history shows that in the year 2023 alone, a total of more than 10 orders for board improvements were placed.

Until Mia’s design was completed: with an eye toward mass production

In the early days, I used a 3D printer to print the design of Mia's body through trial and error, but it didn't turn out to be a pretty design, and I felt I had reached my limits along the way. In this interview, we asked Mr Inada what he was particular about when designing Mia, and how he designed the chassis with mass production in mind.

Struggled with designing a full-scale electronic circuit for the first time

Hello everyone. Mia, this is Yoshinaga, the developer. In a previous article here, I described the impetus for the devel...

My motivation for Mia’s development

A heartfelt story by Mia’s developer, Dr. Yoshinaga, sharing how experiences as a visiting physician and love for local dialects inspired the creation of Mia, a cat-shaped robot designed to bring comfort and communication to the lonely.

[For Purchasers] Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions for Mia purchasers, including troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection issues, app settings, device operation, and tips to ensure your Mia cat companion works smoothly in your home.

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