Companion robots

Compare personality, usefulness, subscriptions, privacy, reliability and owner experience.

SwitchBot · Released 2025

K20+ Pro

Clever and genuinely entertaining, but the modular idea is more convincing as a mobile camera/tablet platform than as a must-have moving fan or air purifier. Buy it for the unusual platform concept, not because every accessory is equally useful.

US price$699.99

Miko · Released 2021

Miko 3

A product we would avoid. Parents repeatedly describe a large gap between the advertising and the real experience, with weak voice recognition, glitchy software and difficult returns or support.

US price$299.00

Miko · Released 2023

Miko Mini

A good educational toy for younger children, especially if they enjoy stories, quizzes and character interaction. It is less convincing as an AI companion because voice recognition can be inconsistent.

US price$149.00

Digital Dream Labs · Released 2022

Vector 2.0

Charming when configured properly, but we would only recommend Vector 2.0 to enthusiasts who are comfortable troubleshooting. Delivery history, firmware issues and hardware failures make it a poor choice for someone wanting a simple robot pet.

US price$199.99

Ropet · Released 2025

KAMOMO

One of the more convincing emotional companion robots because the warmth, touch response and changing personality make it feel less like a screen-based toy. It is expensive, but owner sentiment is unusually positive.

US price$349.00