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EMO

Living.ai (China) · 2021

$279 (EMO) / $369 (EMO Go Home)
AvailableNot programmableDesk petNo SDKVoice
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: ~2 weeks.
Remote control: Not possible. Interaction is by voice, touch and the phone app.

Overview

A Vector-like desktop pet with a big LCD face that walks on two small legs, dances, recognizes faces and answers voice questions. The Go Home version adds a charging base and limited roaming. Popular on social media but closed to developers.

At a glance
Type
Companion robot · Desk & social robots
Maker
Living.ai (China)
Released
2021
Price
$279 (EMO) / $369 (EMO Go Home)
Status
Available
Best for
Ages 8+
Programming
No programmability

Price and shipping

Official Living.ai store prices, October 2026. White editions $289 / $379. Home Station alone is $99. Includes the skateboard charger

Shipping: ~2 weeks. Living.ai's store says orders ship in about 2 weeks. Third-party Amazon listings also exist. Living.ai store ↗

Specifications

CategoryCompanion robots · Desk & social robots
Released2021
CountryChina
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Built-in autonomyNavigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock
LLM supportBuilt-in LLM chat · Firmware 2.2.0 added a ChatGPT mode, opened by saying "connect to ChatGPT", in English only. LivingAI forums (firmware 2.2.0) ↗
Best forAges 8+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera
ActuatorsUnknown
AudioSpeaker, Microphone
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlNot programmable
SizePalm-sized desktop pet (not published)
DriveServo-driven legs, walks around a desk
ComputeNot published
VisionCamera in head
LidarNone
SensorsTouch sensor, mics, cliff/edge sensors, LCD eyes
RuntimeAbout 1–3 h depending on activity (est.)
SpeedNot published
SDKNone

Common questions

How much does EMO cost?

EMO is listed at $279 (EMO) / $369 (EMO Go Home). Official Living.ai store prices, October 2026. White editions $289 / $379. Home Station alone is $99. Includes the skateboard charger.

Can EMO be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is ~2 weeks. Living.ai's store says orders ship in about 2 weeks. Third-party Amazon listings also exist.

Who makes EMO?

EMO is made by Living.ai (China). It came out in 2021.

Can EMO be programmed?

No programmability.

Does EMO have AI chat or LLM support?

Built-in LLM chat. Firmware 2.2.0 added a ChatGPT mode, opened by saying "connect to ChatGPT", in English only.

What age is EMO for?

Ages 8+ (estimated).

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