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COMPANION / YUKAI ENGINEERING
BOCCO emo Wi-Fi (Japan)
Small family communication robot that exchanges messages with a smartphone app and provides reminders.
Commercially offered¥52,800 incl. Japan tax (JPY)
Japan Wi-Fi hardware price. Optional Premium plan is ¥1,700/month including tax; LTE rental has different terms.
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THE INTENDED JOB
Who it is for.
Household messaging and optional conversational companionship.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Connection
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
- Power
- AC adapter
- Premium
- Conversation and memory features
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Read the small print.
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- Basic messaging works without Premium; natural conversation requires the applicable paid plan.
- Verify supported language, country, app availability and service terms before importing.
- Confirm the exact edition, current destination availability and delivered price with the seller. A listed product is not a live-stock guarantee.
LIVING WITH THE HARDWARE
What ownership involves.
- Assembly
- Finished household device; connect power and pair with the app.
- Computer & setup
- A smartphone and Wi-Fi router are required for the Wi-Fi model.
- Connectivity
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy; service features depend on the app ecosystem.
- Development access
- Check developer-mode/API terms separately; a household purchase does not imply unrestricted control.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & further reading
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