Pet Robot News & Insights

A Comprehensive Review of the AI Robot “Chocomon”! Retail price: 70,400 yen; supports 28 languages; 10-hour battery life. Includes a spec comparison chart with KOTTI (28 languages), POPHIE (10 languages), and iMOOCHI (3 languages), plus FAQs covering washable faux fur, app settings, and more. Your ultimate guide to the latest Japanese-designed AI companion.

The Latest Hands-On Review of the WOWCube! We provide a thorough breakdown of the honest feedback trending on Reddit: “Hardware gets a 10, but the software needs work.” We take a detailed look at the amazing puzzle experience where 24 LCD screens rotate in sync with physical movements, as well as the latest setup details, weight, and drawbacks. We also include a comparison with the cat-shaped robot “Mia” to uncover the true value of this futuristic gadget.

A comprehensive guide to the next-generation AI robot dog “Gogobot D1,” which achieved 1,500% of its Kickstarter funding goal. Updated with the latest information as of March 2026, this guide covers its support for 15 languages, SDK details, the mechanics of its four-legged locomotion utilizing 12 degrees of freedom, its camera-less safety features, and the latest user reviews. It also includes a comparison with the talking robot “Mia.”

A Comprehensive Guide to the Top 5 Cat-Shaped Pet Robots of 2026! For those who can’t keep a real cat due to cat allergies or living situations, we compare the features of the latest models, including the astonishingly lifelike “KIMIT” and “Mia,” who soothes you with her regional dialect. Learn how to choose the right one so you won’t regret it, and find the “new family member” that’s perfect for you.

[PLEO rb Review] A comprehensive guide to the “PLEO rb” dinosaur robot, which grows like a living creature and thinks and acts on its own. Discover its astonishingly lifelike movements powered by 38 sensors and 14 motors, how its personality changes based on how you raise it, and the latest user reviews and drawbacks. This is the definitive guide to pet robots—a must-read for anyone comparing it to aibo.

A review of Digirect’s “Wagging Tail, Cuddly Kitten.” Priced at around 12,600 yen (tax included), this affordable robot cat realistically replicates a cat’s meows and tail movements. We’ll take a detailed look at its highly soothing features, such as name registration and growth functions. We’ll also cover reviews from Amazon and Rakuten, notes on operating noise, and a comparison with the cat-shaped robot “Mia.”

A comprehensive review of the AI emotional companion “FUZOZO.” We take an in-depth look at this latest system—available for just 8,000 yen—which combines the Five Elements theory with the MBTI, features emotion recognition powered by the MEM model, and boasts impressive pre-sale results. How will this ‘fluffy’ AI pet, which has captivated Gen Z, soothe your loneliness and transform your life? Don’t miss our side-by-side comparison with Japan’s popular robot, “Mia.”

A Comprehensive Guide to Hoorii Stage (ClawStage)! We bring you a detailed look at this active AI companion—powered by the Raspberry Pi 5 and supporting 32 languages—in a report twice as long as usual. From the capabilities of its Matter 1.3-compatible hub and “infinite persona” customization to real user feedback on Reddit and a thorough comparison with the chatty cat robot “Mia,” we cover every aspect of this next-generation experience that gives AI a “physical presence.”

No camera means peace of mind for your privacy! Here’s a comprehensive look at “Joobie,” an AI pet that uses the tactile sensor “HB-Skin™” to sense the warmth of your hand. Its reactions change depending on how hard you pet it, and its personality evolves based on your MBTI type. We’ve summarized its appeal as a wearable companion you can enjoy even when you’re out and about—simply by placing it on your shoulder—and compared it to the cat-shaped robot “Mia.”

An in-depth review of “KOTTI,” the AI stuffed animal powered by the latest AI models “Gemini 2.5 Flash & GPT-5.2.” We provide a detailed explanation—twice as comprehensive as previous reviews—of its many features, including its remarkable intelligence that supports 28 languages and dialects, simple voice-activated controls, and a hygienic design that’s machine-washable. We also share tips on how to customize it into your very own character and compare it to “Mia.”