7 months ago
Tokyo Unveils Mirumi, a Baby-Like Charm Robot
A company in Tokyo made a tiny robot named Mirumi.
It's like a baby toy that moves and reacts when you touch or talk to it.
It doesn't have a screen, but it can show emotions and make people happy.
You can pre-order it online for about 18,360 yen.
Some people think it might be the next big thing like a robot called Labubu was before.
It's getting a lot of attention on social media.
Yukai Engineering, based in Tokyo, introduced Mirumi, a palm-sized charm robot.
Mirumi mimics human baby-like reactions to sound and touch, featuring expressive movements and no screen.
The robot is available for pre-order on Kickstarter, starting at 18,360 yen.
Mirumi is designed to create joy in public spaces and has sparked social media buzz.
It is being compared to Labubu, a previous popular robot, as a potential successor.
- Who
- Yukai Engineering, a Tokyo-based company
- What
- Unveiled Mirumi, a palm-sized charm robot
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To create moments of joy in public spaces and spark social media buzz
Key facts
- Developer
- Yukai Engineering
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Robot Name
- Mirumi
- Features
- Palm-sized, screen-free, expressive movements, sound and touch responsive
- Pre-Order Price
- 18,360 yen
- Pre-Order Platform
- Kickstarter
- Comparison
- Described as a potential successor to Labubu
