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EMO
LivingAI, China
The desk pet everyone else is compared against: walks, recognises faces, 1,000+ expressions.
What it does
- Walks on your desk and avoids edges
- Face and voice recognition
- ChatGPT chat, music, dances
- Self-charges on Home Station (Go Home version)
What it does not
- Base version must be placed on charger manually
- Charger brick not included
- Needs Wi-Fi for most features
Booshi saysBefore you fall in love: base version must be placed on charger manually. If that is fine with you, this one is a keeper.
Good to know
| Moves | Moves on a desk |
|---|---|
| Material | hard plastic |
| Touch sensors | Yes |
| Face screen | Yes |
| Coding | No coding |
| Noise | Quiet |
| Phone required | No |
| Charge time | About 4 h |
| Weight | 248 g |
| Dimensions | 11.7 x 9.4 x 6.6 cm |
| Released | 2021 |
| Made by | LivingAI, China |
Who it suits
For yourself
The maker gives no age rating. Treat it as an adult purchase that children can share.
Same family: EMO Go Home ($369), EMO White, AIBI Pocket.
Accessories: LivingAI sells headsets and skins; EMO already ships wearing a headset.
Questions people ask
How much does EMO cost?
$279 for the standard EMO with wireless skateboard charger and a smart light, $289 in white, or $369-$379 for EMO GO HOME with the self-charging Home Station. Add about $24 shipping and any duties.
Is EMO worth it?
For a desk companion it is one of the most expressive robots at its price and has no subscription. It is not a floor-roaming pet, the battery is short, and the app and customer support draw criticism.
What age is EMO for?
Living.AI positions it for ages 6+ as a pet companion and all ages as a desktop assistant. It is small and a bit fragile, so young children need supervision.
Does EMO need Wi-Fi?
Yes for setup, the app, ChatGPT chat, weather and updates. Alarms, timers and some offline tricks work without internet.
Is there a subscription?
No. All features including ChatGPT chat are included in the one-time purchase.
Is EMO safe?
It weighs about 250 g and uses edge sensors to stay on the desk. It has a camera for face recognition, so keep it on a network and app account you control. Keep small parts away from under-3s.
Is it noisy?
Quiet. Comparisons put it around 38-44 dB; the loudest thing it does is play music or dance.
Will my child lose interest?
Interest can fade once the novelty wears off, but regular firmware updates (3.0 added object recognition and languages, 3.2 added fishing) keep adding games and content.
Where can I buy EMO?
Direct from living.ai/store (ships worldwide, roughly 4-8 weeks door to door), the EMOPET listing on Amazon.com, and regional resellers such as noon and Microless in the UAE, RobotShop in Europe and used listings in the UK.
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