Research verdict
A focused personality robot with a clear, lower-cost proposition.
Eilik is a 13.3 cm, 230 g desktop companion built around physical reactions, screen expressions, touch, sound, and short animations. The base robot works without Wi-Fi; a separate AI Station adds a camera and connected AI.
Eilik stays on the desk, reacts expressively, and does not pretend to be a household assistant. The offline base experience is a meaningful advantage, but the optional AI Station changes both the capability and privacy story.
Best fit
- People who want a small expressive desk companion
- Homes that prefer a base experience without internet
- Owners interested in multi-robot play
Probably not for
- Anyone who wants home mobility
- Buyers expecting built-in generative AI or a camera
- People who want an open developer platform
Before you choose
Compare Eilik with the alternatives.
See which setup fits your space, budget and preferred way to interact.
A mobile connected robot pet versus a small offline-first desk companion: very different experiences at very different prices.
Compare the price of a complete EMO or Eilik setup, the space and connectivity each needs, and the conditions that change which one fits your desk.
Price and key facts
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Official store price
Eilik price history
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Eilik x1 (Blue)$139.99 USDPurchase · AvailableView price historyHide price history
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Up to 90 days ending at the latest check · Oct 22, 2026.
12 recorded checks · Sep 2, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
- Lowest in this range
- $139.99
- Highest in this range
- $139.99
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| $139.99 USD | Available | |
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| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available |
Other variants and payment options (1)
Eilik x1 (Pink)$139.99 USDPurchase · AvailableView price historyHide price history
How does this price compare?
Up to 90 days ending at the latest check · Oct 22, 2026.
12 recorded checks · Sep 2, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
- Lowest in this range
- $139.99
- Highest in this range
- $139.99
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Same price as the previous check in this range.
Official-store checks for this variant. Prices may change between checks; shipping, taxes and checkout discounts are not included.
View all recorded prices (12)
| Date checked | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available | |
| $139.99 USD | Available |
- Cloud dependence
- Low for the base robot; AI Station adds connected features HomeRobotHQ classification · Checked Open evidence ↗
- Microphone
- Connected voice features require the optional AI Station Official source · Checked Open evidence ↗
Additional documented facts
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Capabilities and limits
What can Eilik actually do?
The base robot centers on touch, expression, sound, small movements, and interactions between multiple Eilik units.
- 01Respond to touch with expressions, sounds, and movement
- 02Run built-in animations, games, and idle behaviors
- 03Interact with additional connected Eilik robots
- 04Enter standby, sleep, and shutdown automatically
- 05Gain camera, gestures, and AI chat with the separate AI Station
Important limitations
- Eilik is stationary and cannot navigate or monitor rooms.
- The base robot lacks the camera and AI features of the separate station.
- Its stated 1.5-hour battery favors short sessions or regular charging.
- Multi-robot play requires buying and charging more than one unit.
Software and setup
Offline at the base, connected with the optional station.
The base Eilik does not require Wi-Fi for its built-in personality and interaction loop.
Eilik is not presented as an open-source programming platform.
The $99 AI Station is separate and adds a camera, app, AI conversations, face recognition, and gesture games.
Charge by USB-C and use a stable desktop.
Learn its touch areas and standby timing.
Connect and charge each unit for multi-robot use.
For AI Station, install the app and review new permissions.
Projects worth exploring
- Build a desk routine around touch reactions
- Observe multi-Eilik interactions
- Use it as a break-time companion
- Compare the offline base with AI Station
Privacy and connectivity
The privacy profile changes when you add AI Station.
The base no-internet design and lack of camera keep its default privacy surface relatively small.
AI Station adds a camera, face recognition, app connectivity, and AI conversations.
Review current privacy terms before enabling connected features or enrolling faces.
From owners / home experience
How does Eilik hold up at home?
Owner accounts add real-world context to the source-backed profile above. They are personal experiences, not controlled tests or manufacturer specifications. We review submissions before publication and label whether ownership evidence was reviewed.
No owner reports have been published for this model yet.
Own Eilik? Share your experience
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Product ideas for this robot
Explore owner problems and proposed accessories.
A protector is only useful if it sits neatly on Eilik’s face. Dated buyer feedback raises a fitting question, although other buyers report a good fit.
Want Eilik to hold a miniature you already own? The maker’s DIY method involves gluing a magnet to it, changing the prop just to attach it to the robot.
To give Eilik and Panxer a more interesting play space, an owner can arrange objects around the floor. FoldQuest explores whether a ready-to-use set would make that setup and cleanup easier. This is an opportunity hypothesis, not a documented recurring complaint.
Recent Eilik owners describe an arm that stops lifting while the servo buzzes or grinds. One repairer traced a similar symptom to a tiny broken internal gear, but the cause of each stuck arm needs diagnosis.
Alternatives
Compare the role before the specification.
Sources and provenance
Primary sources reviewed.
Follow the sources for the specifications, software requirements, and policies discussed above. Our editorial approach explains how evidence is used.
- Official storeEilik store listingOpen source ↗
Energize Lab · Checked 2026-09-01
- Official storeEilik AI Station listingOpen source ↗
Energize Lab · Checked 2026-09-01
- Official privacy policyEnergize Lab privacy policyOpen source ↗
Energize Lab · Checked 2026-09-01