Overview
A biomimetic pet robot (ears, tail and blinking eyes) designed with neuroscientists at Sheffield to study animal-like behavior. The MiRo-E revision targets schools and universities. It is one of the few companion-style robots with a real ROS/Python stack. Currently sold out, with the cloud learning platform closed to new customers.
- Type
- Companion robot · Small companion robots
- Maker
- Consequential Robotics (UK) / University of Sheffield
- Released
- 2019
- Price
- Quote only
- Status
- Out of stock
- Best for
- Ages 12+
- Programming
- Full SDK
Price and shipping
Education/research platform. Sold out at time of writing
Shipping: Sold out. Sold out. Contact Consequential Robotics (UK) for quotes and restock.
Specifications
| Category | Companion robots · Small companion robots |
|---|---|
| Released | 2019 |
| Country | UK |
| Availability | Out of stock |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Reactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · ROS and Python developer kit over Wi-Fi, no built-in LLM. |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | Official model · MiRoSim, a Gazebo simulator, ships in the official MiRo Developer Kit. MIRO-E docs (simulator) ↗ |
| Best for | Ages 12+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | Camera, Sonar / ultrasonic |
| Actuators | DC / gear motors |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | Raspberry Pi |
| Remote control | Python from a laptop |
| Size | ~40 cm long (est.) |
| Drive | Two-wheel differential drive with caster |
| Compute | Raspberry Pi (onboard) + Linux/ROS |
| Vision | Stereo cameras in the eyes |
| Lidar | None |
| Sensors | Sonar in nose, stereo mics in ears, cliff and light sensors, capacitive touch on head and body, moving ears/tail/eyelids |
| Runtime | Not published |
| Speed | Not published |
| SDK | MiRo Developer Kit (ROS, Python) plus MiRoCODE block/Python editor |
Common questions
How much does MiRo-E cost?
Quote only. Education/research platform. Sold out at time of writing.
Can MiRo-E be bought today?
It is out of stock right now. Sold out. Contact Consequential Robotics (UK) for quotes and restock.
Who makes MiRo-E?
MiRo-E is made by Consequential Robotics (UK) / University of Sheffield. It came out in 2019.
Can MiRo-E be programmed?
Full SDK. MiRo Developer Kit (ROS, Python) plus MiRoCODE block/Python editor.
Does MiRo-E have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. ROS and Python developer kit over Wi-Fi, no built-in LLM.
What age is MiRo-E for?
Ages 12+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
Ratings and reviews load on the live site.
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