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Loona Petbot
KEYi Tech, China
The only mini robot pet that actually roams your floor, finds its dock and looks you in the eye.
What it does
- Drives around and navigates obstacles with 3D ToF
- Recognises faces and gestures
- Chats via ChatGPT, plays fetch and games
- Auto-docks to charge
- Works as a remote camera
What it does not
- About 2 hours of active battery
- Motors are audible
- Sometimes fails to find the dock
- Needs open floor space
Booshi saysBefore you fall in love: about 2 hours of active battery. If that is fine with you, this one is a keeper.
Good to know
| Moves | Drives on the floor |
|---|---|
| Material | hard plastic |
| Touch sensors | Yes |
| Face screen | Yes |
| Coding | Block coding |
| Noise | You will hear it |
| Phone required | No |
| Charge time | About 3 h |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.2 x 17.2 x 21 cm |
| Released | 2022 |
| Made by | KEYi Tech, China |
Who it suits
For yourselfFor kids
The maker says 6 and up. Young children get the most out of it with a grown-up on the first day.
Same family: Loona Deskmate.
Accessories: Official headpieces and seasonal skins sold by KEYi.
Questions people ask
How much does Loona cost?
The official Loona Petbot Premium is $499 (list $529) and includes the robot, charging dock and a game prop kit. Themed bundles are $548 and sales sometimes drop it toward $399-$449.
Is Loona worth it?
Reviewers rate it the most pet-like companion robot, with real personality and free GPT-4o chat. The trade-offs are the short battery, patchy navigation on carpet and the price premium over desktop robots like EMO.
What age is Loona for?
KEYi recommends ages 6 and up with adult supervision; Blockly coding suits roughly 6-12. Teens and adults enjoy the chat and camera features but may outgrow the coding side.
Does Loona need Wi-Fi?
Yes. Setup, the app, GPT-4o chat and remote viewing all need dual-band Wi-Fi. Some local gesture responses work offline, but most of the fun does not.
Is there a subscription?
No subscription is required. GPT-4o conversation is included free, though KEYi has said this could change if cloud costs rise.
Is Loona safe around children?
It is a 1.1 kg wheeled robot with cliff detection to avoid stairs and table edges, but it can still fall if placed on a table. The camera can be viewed remotely, so treat it like any home camera and secure the app account.
Is it noisy?
Moderately. Its drive motors produce a noticeable hum (around 52-58 dB) when it zips around; it is quiet when idle on the dock.
Will my child lose interest?
Possibly. Reviewers note appeal fades without regular engagement; households that keep playing games, chatting and coding get the most out of it, and firmware updates keep adding content.
Where can I buy Loona?
Direct from keyirobot.com (US, UK and AU storefronts, free shipping), Amazon.com and Best Buy in the US, RobotShop and MindTecStore for Europe, and Virgin Megastore, Carrefour, Amazon.ae and noon in the UAE.
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