RankedBest companion robots 2026: rankings, specs and prices
5 companion robots ranked from 10 we track, using the Robot 500 formula (v2.0): sourced specifications, availability, how much the maker discloses, and recency. 5 of them can be ordered now. Nobody can pay for a position, and we don't earn from the links on this page.
Ranked on published evidence, not hands-on testing. Every figure links to its source on the robot's spec page. Checked 2026-09-26.
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- 1Enabot EBO Air 2Enabot · Shipping · From US$149 · Evidence grade BWeight 0.3 kg (1 lb) · Runtime 5.5 h · Mobility Self-balancing roller-ball drive, speed 20-55 cm/s, max obstacle height ≤6mm, max slope ≤4°, infrared auto-dockingWhere to buy (official): store.enabot.com (US)55.6
- 2Living EMOLiving.AI · Shipping · From US$279 · Evidence grade BWeight 0.2 kg (1 lb) · Runtime 4 h · Mobility Stationary desktop robot (no locomotion/wheels); expressive head/body movement only · Subscription No subscription; one-time purchase with optional paid accessoriesWhere to buy (official): living.ai (global (living.ai store))52.8
- 3Enabot EBO XEnabot · Shipping · US$999 · Evidence grade BWeight 1.7 kg (4 lb) · Runtime 2.5 h · Mobility V-SLAM autonomous navigation, self-balancing roller-ball drive, top speed 1.5 m/s, infrared auto-dockingWhere to buy (official): store.enabot.com (US)50.0
- 4Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)Sony Group Corporation · Shipping · From US$2,899.99 · Evidence grade BWeight 2.2 kg (5 lb) · Runtime 2 h · Mobility Autonomous quadruped walking with SLAM-based indoor navigation · Subscription USD NaNWhere to buy (official): electronics.sony.com (US) · us.aibo.com (US)45.8
- 5KEYi Loona PetbotKEYi Technology (now Loona Inc.) · Pre-order · US$699 · Evidence grade BWeight 1.1 kg (2 lb) · Runtime 2 h · Mobility Wheeled/tracked mobile base with auto-return dockingWhere to buy (official): keyirobot.com (US)39.8
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These companion robots don't meet the evidence bar yet (usually too few published specs). They join automatically when makers publish more.
Quick answers
What is the best companion robot in 2026?
On published evidence, the Enabot EBO Air 2 ranks first of 5 ranked companion robots (score 55.6/100, evidence grade B). The ranking weighs sourced performance figures and real-world proof; it is not a hands-on test. Full list: https://rankedrobot.com/best/companion-robots/
Which companion robots can you buy now?
5 of the ranked companion robots are shipping or open for pre-order. The highest-ranked is the Enabot EBO Air 2 (Shipping, From US$149).
How does RankedRobot rank companion robots?
Only against other companion robots. Score = 70% performance (sourced specs as percentiles against category peers, weighted by source and pulled towards the average when evidence is thin) + 30% real-world proof (on sale, deployments, certifications, independent data). Price is kept out of the rank; the lowest published price is shown separately. Every rank carries an evidence grade, and robots with too little evidence are not ranked. Criteria are frozen for the 2026 edition and no maker can pay for a position. https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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