Side-by-side research
Eight different versions of companionship.
| Decision point | Loona | EMO | LOOI | AIBI Pocket | Eilik | Miko Mini | Ropet KAMOMO | Reachy Mini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Mobile consumer robot pet | Walking desktop robot pet | Phone-powered desk companion | Portable AI companion | Touch-first desktop character | Learning and family companion | Plush tactile companion | Programmable expressive AI platform |
| Current listed price | $499 | $279 | $239 | $249 | $139.99 | $149 | $349 Pro | €350 Lite / €435 Wireless |
| Movement | Wheeled room movement | Independent desktop walking | Wheeled desk movement | Stationary turns plus wearable pocket | Stationary body motion | Small rubber wheels | Stationary expressive motion | Moving head, antennas, body rotation |
| Camera | 720p RGB | AI wide-angle camera | Uses attached phone camera | Face, object, and photo features | None in base robot | Wide-angle HD camera with shutter | Built-in visual perception camera | Wide-angle camera |
| Connectivity | App and dual-band Wi-Fi | App, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Requires compatible phone and app | App, network features, and offline-command subset | No internet required for base robot | Adult account, app, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi | Local daily AI plus optional app and cloud feature | Host-connected Lite or Wi-Fi Wireless |
| Best fit | Families wanting movement and games | A lively voice-and-vision desk pet | Repurposing a phone as a desk character | A portable voice-and-vision companion | A lower-cost expressive desk presence | Child-focused guided learning and content | Soft touch, customization, and local interaction | Developers building the personality |
Prices and availability were checked on September 1, 2026. Open each profile and official source before purchasing.
Decision 01 / interaction
Choose the kind of presence you actually want.
A companion robot can entertain, teach, react, converse, move, travel, provide tactile comfort, or become a platform for experimentation. Those roles overlap, but one usually dominates the daily experience.
If spontaneous motion and packaged games matter most, Loona and EMO are closer fits. LOOI makes sense when a compatible spare phone is available. AIBI prioritizes portability. Miko Mini centers learning. Eilik and KAMOMO prioritize touch in very different price ranges. Reachy Mini is for people who want to create the interaction.
- Room-scale movement and family play
- Desk movement, voice, vision, and reminders
- Pocket portability with online and offline voice features
- Child-focused learning and content controls
- Touch, softness, expressions, and local interactions
- Open software for custom voice, vision, and character projects
Decision 02 / sensors
More awareness creates more privacy decisions.
Cameras and microphone arrays make recognition, conversation, remote viewing, and responsive behavior possible. They also expand what the household needs to understand about apps, accounts, recordings, and cloud services.
Most products in this guide combine cameras, microphones, or both with connectivity. Base Eilik has no camera and does not require internet. KAMOMO documents local daily processing with one optional cloud feature. Miko Mini adds the responsibility of child data and parental consent.
- Review camera and microphone permissions before setup
- Keep connected companions out of routinely private rooms
- Check whether photos, face data, audio, or prompts leave the device
- Revisit the decision whenever an accessory or AI service is added
Decision 03 / ownership
The software relationship lasts longer than the unboxing.
A companion robot depends on behavior updates, mobile apps, cloud services, batteries, and manufacturer support. A strong first impression matters less if the product becomes difficult to update or loses its useful services.
Budget for the complete setup. LOOI requires a compatible phone. Miko Max is optional but expands Miko Mini's library. KAMOMO Basic omits its charging base and is currently unavailable. EMO automatic charging costs extra. Eilik AI Station is separate. Reachy Mini Lite requires a host computer.
Decision 04 / shortlist
Start with one sentence, not a feature count.
Write the experience you want in one sentence. Then remove every robot that cannot deliver that experience in the room where it will live. This produces a more useful shortlist than ranking every sensor and animation.
- Choose Loona for a mobile, packaged family robot-pet experience
- Choose EMO for a walking voice-and-vision character on a desk
- Choose LOOI when a compatible spare phone can become the robot's face and brain
- Choose AIBI for a portable voice-and-camera companion
- Choose Eilik for a smaller, lower-cost, offline-first desk companion
- Choose Miko Mini for guided child-focused learning and content
- Choose KAMOMO for tactile plush interaction and local daily processing
- Choose Reachy Mini when building the interaction is the main project