¥60,500 + ¥1,100/month (Japan)Tax-included body price plus the required Basic Plan subscription (¥1,650/month with the care plan); an installment plan is also offered. Launched via Makuake crowdfunding in 2021, general sale from 2023.

AvailableNot programmableJapan only'Weak robot'Mumbles

Weeks+Shipping: Not sold in US. Japan-only, subscription-based; not offered in the US.

Remote control: Not possible.

Nicobo (Panasonic, Japan) ↗

Overview

Panasonic's deliberately 'weak' robot, a round, knit-covered companion that mumbles in baby talk, wiggles, and occasionally passes wind, designed to be cared for rather than useful. Crowdfunded in Japan in 2021 and sold there with a monthly plan.

Specifications

Category	Companion robots · Desk & social robots
Released	2021
Availability	Available
Programmability	No programmability
Best for	Ages 6+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera
Actuators	Unknown
Audio	Speaker, Microphone
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Remote control	Not programmable
Size	22.8 × 26 × 20 cm including protrusions, about 1.5 kg
Drive	Stationary; swiveling body and wagging tail
Compute	Not published
Vision	Camera in the nose
Lidar	None
Sensors	Touch sensors, mics
Runtime	About 3.5–4.5 h; charges in about 4–7 h on its bed dock
Speed	N/A
SDK	None