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NICOBO

Price
JPY 60,500
Type
Other
Applications
Household · Companion
Status
Commercial
Availability
On sale
Purchase
Online
Release Date
2021
Country/Region
Japan
Last Verified
2026-08-14
3.5–4.5 h
Runtime
1.5 kg
Weight
0.2 m
Height

NICOBO is a Panasonic and ICD-LAB companion robot based on the “weak robot” concept. Its soft knitted body, blinking eyes, wagging tail, voice interaction and changing moods accompany life at home. It cannot move by itself and requires Wi‑Fi and a smartphone app.

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Intelligence Profile

Learning ApproachOfficial claim
Other learning method

Capability Map

InteractionOfficial claim
Speech interaction

Panasonic states that NICOBO responds to its owner’s voice, learns certain words and phrases, and may speak spontaneously.

InteractionOfficial claim
Human collaboration

The official story describes NICOBO as an emotional-support companion that responds to voice and touch, signals when it wants a hug and learns to interact gradually with its owner.

AutonomyOfficial claim
Long-horizon task

Panasonic states that NICOBO learns its owner’s face and gradually learns interaction patterns in a relationship-like way.

Hardware Specification

Physical Specifications

Color
Stone Gray; Smoke Navy; Shell Pink
Locomotion Type
Stationary; cannot move by itself
Materials
Soft knitted exterior
Soft Padding
Soft and cuddly body
Dimensions (Standing)
228 × 260 × 200 mm (including protrusions)
Surface Fabric
Knit

Mechanical and mounting

Depth
260 mm (including protrusions)
Height
0.2 m
Weight
1.5 kg
Width
228 mm (including protrusions)

Sensors

Camera
Nose camera for face recognition
IMU
Two 6-axis sets: 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer
Lighting (sensing)
Illuminance sensing and reaction to strong light
Sensors
Two 6-axis sensor sets, illuminance sensor and temperature sensors

Battery and Runtime

Battery Type
Lithium-ion battery
Charging Time
4–7 h
Power Supply
Battery powered; dedicated charging dock
Runtime
3.5–4.5 h

Interaction and Communication

Audio I/O
Speaker and three microphones
Communication
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
Display
Two LCD displays as eyes
Microphone
3 microphones
Speaker
Speaker
Tactile Feedback
Tail wagging and body movement when petted
Visual Recognition
Face recognition
Voice Interaction
Moco language and gradual word learning

Development and Expansion

App Platform
Dedicated smartphone app for iOS and Android

Commercial Information

Availability
Available for purchase in Japan
Price
JPY 60,500 (tax included)
Subscription Price
JPY 1,100 per month
Warranty
100 days

Commercial Status

Status
Commercial
Price
JPY 60,500
Release Date
2021

Timeline

  1. Robot release
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