Short answers, each one standalone, grouped the way people ask. Every answer links to the article with the full one. Prices checked on the makers’ own stores.
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Choosing
What is a robot pet?
A small machine built to behave like a companion: it reacts to voice and touch, shows moods and asks for attention. Four kinds: desk companions, mobile pets, soft pets and kits, $140 to $500. What is a robot pet, and what does it actually do?
Which robot pets can I actually buy?
Sixteen ship from stores in 2026, from the Joy for All pup (about $140) to Loona (about $449 to $499). Which robot pets and mini robots can you actually buy in 2026?
How much does a robot pet cost?
About $140 to $500; almost none charges a subscription. How much does a robot pet really cost, with the subscriptions?
Loona or EMO?
Loona roams a room and talks through ChatGPT at about $449 to $499; EMO sits on a desk and talks at $279 to $369. Loona vs EMO: which one, and for whom?
EMO or Eilik?
EMO talks over Wi-Fi; Eilik reacts without speech, needs nothing and costs about $149. EMO vs Eilik: is the cheaper one enough?
Robot pet or robot kit?
A pet is finished; a kit such as Petoi Bittle is built and coded. Loona vs Petoi Bittle: a robot pet or a robot you build?
Which robot pets are for kids?
The makers rate them; Miko 3 is rated 5 to 10, desk and mobile pets for older children. Which robot pets suit kids, and from what age?
Which robot pets are for older adults?
Soft, silent, no setup: the Joy for All pup (about $140) and Moflin ($429). Which robot pets work for older adults?
Can a robot pet replace a real pet?
No; it stands in where a real one is impossible. Can a robot pet replace a real pet?
Living with one
Do robot pets need Wi-Fi?
The talking ones do; Eilik, Moflin and the soft pets do not. Do robot pets need Wi-Fi, an app or a subscription?
Are robot pets safe, and do they have cameras?
Loona, EMO and Miko have cameras and microphones; Eilik and Moflin have neither. Are robot pets safe, and what do their cameras see?
How long does a robot pet battery last?
About two hours of play for the talking robots; days for the soft ones; the built-in cell fades in year two or three. How long does a robot pet battery last, and what wears out first?
What happens if the company shuts down?
Connected robots lose voice and updates, as Moxie did in December 2024; offline robots lose nothing. What happens to a robot pet if the company shuts down?
Earning and watching
Can a robot pet earn money?
Yes: video, brand content, hire for parties and shops, workshops, maker programmes. Can a robot pet earn money for its owner?
Which robot pets are coming in 2027?
Crowdfunded robots reaching retail (Mirumi, Ropet, LOOI, Doly), next versions from the makers on shelves, and big-company robots with moving dates. Which robot pets and mini robots are coming in 2027?
What should I check before buying?
Fifteen things, from what it needs to run to what happens in a year. 15 questions to ask before buying a robot pet
Where can I compare them?
On one table with eight lines and three worked pairs. Compare robot pets side by side
About Robooshies
Who is Robooshies?
An independent site about robot pets and mini robots you can actually buy: what they do, what they really cost, and what living with one is like. We are not a maker or a shop.
Where do your prices come from?
Makers' pages and major retailers, listed under Sources on every article with a check date. Where a maker publishes no price or age rating, we say so rather than guess.
Do you sell robots or take commissions?
No. Makers and retailers are named as facts; nothing on the site earns from a purchase.
How do I contact Robooshies?
Write to hello@robooshies.com. If you are a maker and want your own photograph on your robot page, or a correction anywhere on the site, that is the address to use.
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