Mirumi vs Petit Qoobo: choose the interaction you want
A bag companion, a small cushion and the original Qoobo invite different kinds of attention. Here is how to choose without mistaking movement for conversation.
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COMPANION / YUKAI ENGINEERING
Yukai Engineering Mirumi (Gray, Japan)
A small furry robot that attaches to a bag strap and turns its head in response to interaction.
Commercially offered¥19,800 Japan listing; October price revision announced (JPY)
Tax-inclusive Gray listing checked September 20. The official store announces a price revision for October 1, 2026 at 10:00; recheck the offer then. Overseas delivery and its cost are not established by the Japan listing.
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THE INTENDED JOB
Who it is for.
A portable, nonverbal companion for someone who enjoys expressive movement.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Weight
- Approximately 155 g
- Size
- Approximately 100 x 110 x 140 mm, including arms in depth
- Interaction
- Sound and touch responses; no AI or language recognition per official FAQ
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Read the small print.
It changes the picture.
- The manufacturer specifies ages 15 and over; it is not an infant toy.
- Use the maker's attachment instructions and check that the robot cannot fall from the strap.
- The FAQ says it is not waterproof and its fur cannot be removed or washed.
- A USB cable is included; a power adapter is not.
- 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
- Charge the finished robot and attach it following the official strap instructions.
- Computer & setup
- No programming computer is described for ordinary use. Supply a suitable 5 V USB power adapter.
- Connectivity
- The cited FAQ describes local sound and touch interaction, not remote viewing or conversation.
- Development access
- The FAQ explicitly says no AI and no language recognition. No public programming interface is established by these sources.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & further reading
Checked . Product information describes published documentation, not our own hardware testing.