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LOOI

TangibleFuture (China) · 2024

$239
AvailableNot programmablePhone-poweredChatGPTDesk bot
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: About 1–3 weeks.
Remote control: Not possible. Behavior runs in the LOOI phone app.

Overview

A wheeled desktop base that turns an existing smartphone into a robot face, with ChatGPT-backed conversation and expressive eyes. Cheap because the phone supplies compute, camera and display. Crowdfunded in 2024 and now sold directly.

At a glance
Type
Companion robot · Desk & social robots
Maker
TangibleFuture (China)
Released
2024
Price
$239
Status
Available
Best for
Ages 8+
Programming
No programmability

Price and shipping

LOOI Solo $239 (list $259), Twins $468, October 2026. Needs an iPhone 12 or newer (iOS 17+) or an Android phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or faster

Shipping: About 1–3 weeks. Ships from the official store after 2–3 business days of processing. US delivery is quoted at 1–15 business days, free on orders of $219 or more. LOOI store ↗

Specifications

CategoryCompanion robots · Desk & social robots
Released2024
CountryChina
AvailabilityAvailable
Sales3,578 Kickstarter backers (2024, estimate) Kicktraq ↗
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Built-in autonomyReactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person
LLM supportBuilt-in LLM chat · The phone app gives it ChatGPT-powered conversation with memory, and the base adds expressive movement. Hackster.io ↗
Best forAges 8+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera
ActuatorsDC / gear motors
AudioSpeaker, Microphone
Compute typeLaptop / PC as the brain
Remote controlNot programmable
Size11 × 9.8 × 11 cm, 385 g (base, the phone mounts as the face)
DriveWheeled desktop base
ComputeUses the docked smartphone
VisionPhone camera
LidarNone
SensorsEdge and obstacle detection in the base, phone camera, mics and sensors
RuntimeAbout 5 h continuous use (6,000 mAh, also charges the phone wirelessly at up to 10 W)
SpeedNot published
SDKNone published

Common questions

How much does LOOI cost?

LOOI is listed at $239. LOOI Solo $239 (list $259), Twins $468, October 2026. Needs an iPhone 12 or newer (iOS 17+) or an Android phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or faster.

Can LOOI be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is about 1–3 weeks. Ships from the official store after 2–3 business days of processing. US delivery is quoted at 1–15 business days, free on orders of $219 or more.

Who makes LOOI?

LOOI is made by TangibleFuture (China). It came out in 2024.

Can LOOI be programmed?

No programmability.

Does LOOI have AI chat or LLM support?

Built-in LLM chat. The phone app gives it ChatGPT-powered conversation with memory, and the base adds expressive movement.

What age is LOOI for?

Ages 8+ (estimated).

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