





Overview
On paper it has the best hardware in this group (5 TOPS, depth, hours of battery), but there is no developer access.
- Type
- Companion robot · Small companion robots
- Maker
- KEYi Tech
- Released
- 2022
- Price
- $499
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Ages 8+
- Programming
- No SDK, app / visual programming only
Price and shipping
Loona Premium $499 (list $529) on KEYi's store in October 2026, with charging dock and game prop kit. Space Edition $699 (3,000 numbered units, dispatch from October 17). ChatGPT-4o is free "for the moment", per KEYi. Amazon US had it at $499, sold by Loona Petbot, in stock with next-day delivery on an October 1, 2026 check
Shipping: 1–2 days (Amazon), 3 business days to dispatch (KEYi). Amazon US sells the Loona Premium bundle, sold by Loona Petbot, with next-day delivery quoted on an October 1, 2026 check. KEYi's own store offers free shipping and dispatches within 3 business days. Amazon ↗
Specifications
| Category | Companion robots · Small companion robots |
|---|---|
| Released | 2022 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Available |
| Sales | In over 60,000 homes by April 2025 EIN Presswire (via CBS42) ↗ |
| Programmability | No SDK, app / visual programming only |
| Built-in autonomy | Navigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock |
| LLM support | Built-in LLM chat · KEYi's V19 firmware added GPT-4o conversation with memory. Movement voice commands use a separate fixed command list. KEYi Tech (V19 update) ↗ |
| Best for | Ages 8+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | Camera, Depth camera |
| Actuators | Unknown |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | Proprietary / undisclosed |
| Remote control | Not programmable |
| Size | 21×17×17 cm, 1.1 kg |
| Drive | Two-wheel self-balancing body |
| Compute | 5 TOPS, 2 GB RAM (closed) |
| Vision | 720p camera + 3D ToF depth (app view only) |
| Lidar | None (3D ToF) |
| Sensors | IMU, touch, 4-mic array, LCD eyes |
| Runtime | About 1.5–2 h continuous play (1,350 mAh), then returns to its dock |
| Speed | Not published |
| SDK | None. The SDK promised on Kickstarter was still unreleased as of May 2026 |
Common questions
How much does Loona Petbot cost?
Loona Petbot is listed at $499. Loona Premium $499 (list $529) on KEYi's store in October 2026, with charging dock and game prop kit. Space Edition $699 (3,000 numbered units, dispatch from October 17). ChatGPT-4o is free "for the moment", per KEYi. Amazon US had it at $499, sold by Loona Petbot, in stock with next-day delivery on an October 1, 2026 check.
Can Loona Petbot be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is 1–2 days (Amazon), 3 business days to dispatch (KEYi). Amazon US sells the Loona Premium bundle, sold by Loona Petbot, with next-day delivery quoted on an October 1, 2026 check. KEYi's own store offers free shipping and dispatches within 3 business days.
Who makes Loona Petbot?
Loona Petbot is made by KEYi Tech. It came out in 2022.
Can Loona Petbot be programmed?
No SDK, app / visual programming only. None. The SDK promised on Kickstarter was still unreleased as of May 2026.
Does Loona Petbot have AI chat or LLM support?
Built-in LLM chat. KEYi's V19 firmware added GPT-4o conversation with memory. Movement voice commands use a separate fixed command list.
What age is Loona Petbot for?
Ages 8+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
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