RankedHow to buy a companion robot: prices, where to buy
In short
5 of the 14 companion robots we track are on sale or open for pre-order. Published US-dollar prices run from US$139.99 (Energize Lab Eilik) to US$2,899 (Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)); 1 more are sold on request or priced in other currencies. Buy from the maker's official store or an authorised seller, and check the edition, shipping region and warranty before paying.
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Companion robots you can order now (5)
| Robot | Status | Price (as published) | Official place to buy | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energize Lab Eilik Energize Lab | Shipping | US$139.99 (Eilik (single, Blue or Pink)), US (official store sale price) US$149.99 (Eilik (single, Blue or Pink)), US (official price) US$269.98 (Eilik x2 (two-pack)), US (official store sale price) | #8 of 10 companion robots · B | |
| Yukai Engineering Qoobo Yukai Engineering | Shipping | US$182 (Qoobo), global store (USD) (official price) | globalstore.ux-xu.com · global store (USD) | #1 of 10 companion robots · B |
| ropet KAMOMO Ropet | Shipping | US$349 (ropet KAMOMO Pro), US (official store sale price) US$359 (Purple Fur Bundle), US (official store sale price) US$359 (Panda Bundle), US (official store sale price) | ropetai.com · US | #5 of 10 companion robots · B |
| Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) Sony Group Corporation | Shipping | US$3,199.99, US (official price) US$2,899, US (reported price) US$300/month, US (official price) | electronics.sony.com · US us.aibo.com · US | #7 of 10 companion robots · B |
| KEYi Loona Petbot KEYi Technology (now Loona Inc.) | Shipping | On request | #10 of 10 companion robots · B |
What to check before you buy
- Check it is really on sale. Several home robots have been delayed, sold by invitation only or discontinued. Check the status on the spec page before you pay.
- Ask about subscriptions. Some companion robots need a paid subscription for key features; check what works without one.
- Check privacy controls. Robots with cameras and microphones should let you control recording, storage and sharing.
- Think about longevity. If the maker's cloud service stops, some robots stop working. Check the maker's support commitments.
Not on sale yet (8)
Announced, prototype or pilot-only. Follow them on their spec pages; we update status when makers do.
Amazon.com Astro (status not disclosed) · Casio Moflin (status not disclosed) · Enabot EBO Air 2 (status not disclosed) · Enabot EBO X (status not disclosed) · Intuition ElliQ (status not disclosed) · Living EMO (status not disclosed) · Samsung Electronics Ballie (status not disclosed) · Tombot Jennie (status not disclosed)
Quick answers
How much does a companion robot cost?
5 of the 14 companion robots we track are on sale or open for pre-order. Published US-dollar prices run from US$139.99 (Energize Lab Eilik) to US$2,899 (Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)); 1 more are sold on request or priced in other currencies. Prices are shown exactly as published, before tax and shipping.
Where can I buy a companion robot?
From the maker's official store or authorised sellers. This page links the official store or product page for each companion robot on sale: https://rankedrobot.com/buy/companion-robots/
What should I check before buying a companion robot?
Check it is really on sale; Ask about subscriptions; Check privacy controls; Think about longevity.
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